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Evolutions of Atomic Theory

Evolutions of Atomic Theory. By Denyse Briggs and George Osnaya. Definition of Atomism. Any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles he ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe.

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Evolutions of Atomic Theory

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  1. Evolutions of Atomic Theory By Denyse Briggs and George Osnaya

  2. Definition of Atomism • Any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles • he ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe

  3. Earth, Air, Wind and Fire Model • Western chemistry grew up around alchemical ideas of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. • They’re called Aristotelian elements originated from a Sicilian aristocrat, Empedocles of Acragas. • Empedocles is best known for claiming that all matter is formed when the opposing forces of Love and Hate act upon the four elements; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.

  4. Earth, Air, Wind and Fire Model (Cont.)

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