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How did the views of Democritus and Aristotle differ regarding the structure of matter?
Options
A Aristotle and Democritus agreed that matter is composed of elements.
B Aristotle believed matter is continuous, while Democritus believed it is made of indivisible particles.
Correct Answer
C Democritus believed matter is continuous, while Aristotle believed it is particulate.
D Both believed matter is continuous but had different explanations for its behaviour.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Democritus proposed that matter is made of indivisible particles called 'atomos'. Aristotle believed matter was continuous and composed of four elements (earth, air, fire, water).

Hint

One believed in 'atomos' (uncuttable), the other in infinite divisibility.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1681 of 1872
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