Unit 2: The Atomic Theory ​•​ Grade 11/12

Lesson 2.1: The Concept of Atom in

Ancient Times
​ Worksheet 1

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Instructions: I​ dentify what or who is being described for each item. Write your answer in
the blank space provided below each question.

1. Who was the Greek philosopher who proposed the idea of the atom?
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2. Who was the teacher of Democritus?
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3. Who was the Greek philosopher who rebuked the idea of the ​atomos​?
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4. What was the elements proposed by Aristotle?
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5. What are the components of everything according to atomism?
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6. What do you call the space where atomos can be found?
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7. When was the idea of the atom rediscovered?
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8. Who was the alchemist who believed in the ideas of Democritus?
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9. What is the philosophy that emphasizes the presence of the atomos and void?
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10. What is the idea that supports creationism?
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