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What is the difference between Democritus and Dalton's idea?
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A Dalton actually performed experiment to study the formation of new substances
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B Democritus actually performed experiment to study the formation of new substances
C Dalton used theoretical model to study the formation of new substances
D Democritus used both theoretical and experimental model to study the formation of new substances
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Democritus's atomic theory was philosophical speculation without experimental evidence. Dalton developed his atomic theory based on experimental observations and measurements of chemical reactions, particularly the law of definite proportions and law of multiple proportions.

Hint

Dalton is considered the father of modern atomic theory because he used experimental data.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1134 of 1872
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