Particle Theory

Question 1

What is the Particle Theory?

Answer 1

A few postulates which help us understand how matter behaves.

Question 2

What are the five main postulates of the Particle Theory?

Answer 2

1. All matter is made of particles
2. All particles are in constant motion
3. All particles from one substance are identical
4. Temperature affects the speed particles move at
5. There are spaces between particles

Question 3

1. Who invented the particle theory?
2. When was the Particle Theory invented?

Answer 3

1. A Greek philosopher, Democritus
2. 430 BC