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    Democritus and Leucippus, ancient Greek philosophers, first proposed the idea of the atom. Their theory states that all matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. They believed that the atoms are very small, have different shapes and sizes, are continuously moving, and can combine with other atoms. Aristotle did not believe that matter is strictly a collection of atoms, and that matter can be made of air, fire, water, or earth. Democritus’ idea on the existence of atoms was accepted, and Aristotle’s argument was proven incorrect.

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    Democritus and Leucippus, ancient Greek philosophers, first proposed the idea of the atom. Their theory states that all matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. They believed that the atoms are very small, have different shapes and sizes, are continuously moving, and can combine with other atoms. Aristotle did not believe that matter is strictly a collection of atoms, and that matter can be made of air, fire, water, or earth. Democritus’ idea on the existence of atoms was accepted, and Aristotle’s argument was proven incorrect.

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    Democritus and Leucippus, ancient Greek philosophers, first proposed the idea of the atom. Their theory states that all matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. They believed that the atoms are very small, have different shapes and sizes, are continuously moving, and can combine with other atoms. Aristotle did not believe that matter is strictly a collection of atoms, and that matter can be made of air, fire, water, or earth. Democritus’ idea on the existence of atoms was accepted, and Aristotle’s argument was proven incorrect.

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    ACTIVITY NO.

    5: The Ideas of the Ancient Greeks on the Atom


    NAME: DATE:
    YEAR & SECTION: SCORE:

    Concept Notes:
    Can matter be infinitely divided into smaller particles?
    The Indivisible Atom
    Democritus of Abdera (460 - 370 B.C.) and his teacher Leucippus of Miletus (c.500 B.C.) were Greek scholars
    who believed that matter could be divided into tiny particles until such point where it can no longer be divided
    anymore. They became the first proponents of the atomic theory. Their early ideas on atoms are summarized
    below.
    All matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms, which come from the Greek word atomos
    meaning uncuttable. The atoms are indestructible, impenetrable, and unchangeable.
    The atoms make up the universe as they are continuously moving in a “void” that surrounds them, repelling
    each other when they collide, or combining into clusters.
    Atoms are completely solid which means that there is no void or empty space inside that will make them
    prone to disintegration or destruction.
    Atoms are homogeneous in nature. They have no internal structures.
    Atoms come in different shapes and sizes.
    These proposed ideas about atoms were supported by some Greek philosophers but were strongly opposed
    by others especially Aristotle.
    Aristotle's Opposing View on Atoms
    Aristotle, a Greek philosopher, had a different view on atoms. He disregarded the existence of atoms
    proposed by Leucippus and Democritus. He did not believe that matter is a collection of atoms. Instead, he
    believed that everything in the universe is made up of the four elements, air, fire, water, and earth. He stated
    that believing in atoms would mean putting restriction on the gods, who have the power to divide elements
    smaller than the atom.
    Aristotle's beliefs greatly flourished especially in the Middle Ages in Europe, where Roman Catholics were
    strongly influenced by his ideas. They believed that ideas about the atoms equated to Godlessness. Thus, the
    whole concept of the atom was dismissed for centuries. However, the Greeks' concept of atoms and even
    Aristotle's arguments were rediscovered in France at the start of the Renaissance period. The theory of
    Aristotle was proven incorrect, and Democritus' and Leucippus' theory on the existence of atoms was proven
    right.

    Democritus and Leucippus, ancient Greek philosophers, first proposed the idea of the atom.
    Their theory states that all matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.
    They believed that the atoms are very small, have different shapes and sizes, are continuously moving, and
    can combine with other atoms.
    Aristotle did not believe that matter is strictly a collection of atoms, and that matter can be made of air, fire,
    water, or earth.
    Democritus’ idea on the existence of atoms was accepted, and Aristotle’s argument was proven incorrect.

    Exercises: A. Read each statement carefully. Encircle the letter/s of the correct answer.
    1. Who among the following scholars proposed that matter is composed of tiny, unbreakable particles?
    (2 possible answers)
    a. Aristotle b. Democritus c. Empedocles d. Leuccipus

    2. In what ancient nation did Democritus and Leuccipus come from?


    a. Dacia b Greece c. Persia d. Russian Empire
    3. Which of the following is the Greek word that means uncuttable?
    a. actonos b. antion c. atom d. atomos
    4. Which of the following is not made up of atoms?
    a. heat b. smoke c. stone d. water

    5. Which of the following early ideas of the atom tells you that an atom has no parts?
    a. Atoms are completely solid.
    b. Atoms are homogeneous in nature.
    c. Atoms are made of the same material but have different shapes and sizes.
    d. Atoms make up the universe as they are continuously moving in a void that surrounds them.
    6. Which of the following early ideas of the atom explains that the atoms of water are different from the
    atoms of a stone?
    a. Atoms are small particles.
    b. Atoms cannot be divided further.
    c. Atoms continuously moving in a void that surrounds them.
    d. Atoms are made of the same material but have different shapes and sizes.
    7. Onyok found a piece of a shell along the seashore. He smashed it with a rock until it turned into fine
    powder. What idea of the atom can you relate from this scenario?
    a. Atoms cannot be divided further.
    b. Atoms can combine with other atoms.
    c. Atoms are unlimited and continuously in motion.
    d. Atoms are made of the same material but different shapes and sizes.
    8. Luningning visited the park. She saw lots of things, from people, pets, benches, trees, up to different
    cars. All of these are made up of atoms. What early notion of the atom would relate to these things?
    a. Atoms cannot be divided further.
    b. Atoms are small and compact particles.
    c. Atoms are unlimited and continuously in motion.
    d. Atoms can combine with other atoms to form different materials.
    9. Luna dissolves a spoonful of sugar in a glass of water. She tastes the mixture, and it tastes sweet.
    Although she cannot see the sugar, she knows that it is present in the mixture. What early idea of the
    atom would relate to this example?
    a. Atoms cannot be divided further.
    b. Atoms can combine with other atoms.
    c. Atoms are small and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
    d. Atoms are made of the same material but different shapes and sizes.
    10. Why did Aristotle strongly oppose the concept of atoms? (2 possible answers)
    a. He believed that atoms exist, but they do not comprise matter.
    b. He thought that molecules, not atoms, are the smallest particles.
    c. He believed that everything in the universe is made up of four elements.
    d. He thought that believing in atoms would mean putting restriction on the gods.

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