Practice - Democritus (400 BC)
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Practice Questions
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What did Democritus propose about the nature of matter?
💡 Hint: Think about his contribution to the concept of indivisibility.
What does the term 'atomos' mean?
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of the prefix 'a-' in Greek.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What term did Democritus use to describe indivisible particles?
💡 Hint: Think about the Greek roots of the word.
True or False: Democritus believed that all atoms are identical.
💡 Hint: Consider what differentiates materials in nature.
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Challenge Problems
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How would the views of Democritus change if he had access to modern technology and scientific methods? Discuss the potential implications on the field of chemistry.
💡 Hint: Consider how discoveries in science often reveal deeper layers of understanding.
Analyze the philosophical implications of accepting that atoms can be split versus the belief in indivisible atoms. What does this tell us about scientific progress?
💡 Hint: Think about how science evolves with new discoveries.
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