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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question
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What did Democritus propose about cutting matter?
Options
A Matter can be divided forever
B There is a limit to how far you can divide matter, eventually ending up with an 'uncuttable' particle
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C Matter disappears when cut
D Cutting matter creates new elements
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Democritus proposed that if we continue to cut matter, a time comes when we eventually end up with the 'uncuttable' particle, which he named the atom.

Hint

The notes describe Democritus's idea about the limit of division.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: General Chemistry
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 473 of 1872
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