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What was the main limitation of Democritus's atomic theory?
Options
A It ignored the existence of chemical elements.
B It assumed matter was made up of only four elements.
C It lacked experimental evidence to support it.
Correct Answer
D It rejected the idea of continuity in matter.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Democritus's theory was philosophical and lacked experimental evidence. It was not based on scientific testing, which limited its acceptance.

Hint

Consider the difference between philosophical speculation and empirical science.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1717 of 1872
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