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    The document discusses the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Leucippus on atoms. They were the first to propose that all matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. They believed atoms come in different shapes and sizes and are continuously moving. Aristotle disagreed, believing matter is made up of air, fire, water, and earth. Though Aristotle's view was dominant for a time, Democritus' atomic theory was later proven correct.

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    Physical Science

    The Ideas of the


    Ancient Greeks on the
    Atom
    At the end of the lesson, you
    should be able to describe the
    ideas of the Ancient Greeks on
    atoms.
    Can matter be infinitely
    divided into smaller particles?
    Learn about it!
    The Indivisible Atom
    Democritus of Abdera (460 - 370
    B.C.) and his teacher Leucippus of
    Miletus (c.500 B.C.) were Greek
    scholars who believed that
    matter could be divided into tiny
    particles until such point where it
    can no longer be divided anymore.
    Learn about it!
    The Indivisible Atom
    They became the first
    proponents of the atomic
    theory. Their early ideas on
    atoms are summarized below.
    Learn about it!
    The Indivisible Atom
    1. All matter is made up of tiny,
    indivisible particles called
    atoms, which come from the
    Greek word atomos meaning
    uncuttable. The atoms are
    indestructible, impenetrable,
    and unchangeable.
    Learn about it!
    The Indivisible Atom
    2. The atoms make up the
    universe as they are
    continuously moving in a “void”
    that surrounds them, repelling
    each other when they collide, or
    combining into clusters.
    Learn about it!
    The Indivisible Atom
    3. Atoms are completely solid
    which means that there is no void
    or empty space inside that will
    make them prone to
    disintegration or destruction.
    Learn about it!
    The Indivisible Atom
    4. Atoms are homogeneous in
    nature. They have no internal
    structures
    Learn about it!
    The Indivisible Atom
    5. Atoms come in different shapes
    and sizes.
    • These proposed ideas about atoms
    were supported by some Greek
    philosophers but were strongly
    opposed by others especially
    Aristotle.
    Learn about it!
    Aristotle's Opposing View on
    Atoms
    Aristotle, a Greek philosopher, had a
    different view on atoms. He
    disregarded the existence of atoms
    proposed by Leucippus and
    Democritus. He did not believe that
    matter is a collection of atoms.
    Learn about it!
    Aristotle's Opposing View on Atoms
    Instead, he believed that everything
    in the universe is made up of the four
    elements, air, fire, water, and earth.
    He stated that believing in atoms
    would mean putting restriction on the
    gods, who have the power to divide
    elements smaller than the atom.
    Learn about it!
    Aristotle's beliefs greatly
    flourished especially in the Middle
    Ages in Europe, where Roman
    Catholics were strongly influenced
    by his ideas. They believed that
    ideas about the atoms equated to
    Godlessness. Thus, the whole
    concept of the atom was dismissed
    for centuries.
    Learn about it!
    However, the Greeks' concept of
    atoms and even Aristotle's
    arguments were rediscovered in
    France at the start of the
    Renaissance period. The theory of
    Aristotle was proven incorrect, and
    Democritus' and Leucippus' theory
    on the existence of atoms was
    proven right.
    Explore!
    • Choose one digital photo
    and zoom in. Can you see a
    group of tiny squares? They
    are called pixels. How can
    you relate them to atoms
    Try it!
    • Get a piece of paper. Divide
    it into half as many times as
    you can. What do you
    notice? How would you
    relate this activity to the
    concept of the atoms?
    What do you think?
    • Is the early idea of the
    existence of the atom
    true?
    Key Points
    • Democritus and Leucippus,
    ancient Greek philosophers,
    first proposed the idea of
    the atom.
    Key Points
    • Their theory states that
    all matter is made up of
    tiny, indivisible particles
    called atoms.
    Key Points
    • They believed that the
    atoms are very small, have
    different shapes and sizes,
    are continuously moving,
    and can combine with other
    atoms.
    Key Points
    • Aristotle did not believe
    that matter is strictly a
    collection of atoms, and
    that matter can be made of
    air, fire, water, or earth.
    Key Points
    • Democritus’ idea on the
    existence of atoms was
    accepted, and Aristotle’s
    argument was proven
    incorrect

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