Practice Democritus (400 BC) - 4.3.1 | Chapter 4: Atomic Structure | ICSE Class 8 Chemistry
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Question 1

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What did Democritus propose about the nature of matter?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about his contribution to the concept of indivisibility.

Question 2

Easy

What does the term 'atomos' mean?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the meaning of the prefix 'a-' in Greek.

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Question 1

What term did Democritus use to describe indivisible particles?

  • Particle
  • Atomos
  • Molecule

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the Greek roots of the word.

Question 2

True or False: Democritus believed that all atoms are identical.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what differentiates materials in nature.

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Question 1

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how discoveries in science often reveal deeper layers of understanding.

Question 2

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how science evolves with new discoveries.

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