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Democritus was a Greek philosopher who is considered the first thinker to suggest that matter is made of particles.
The word atom comes from the Greek word “atomos,” meaning indivisible, and Democritus used it to identify particles of matter.
Higher temperature causes faster particle motion.
Test your knowledge on Matter and the Corpuscular Model with 6 multiple-choice questions with detailed corrections.
1. Which property combination defines matter?
2. What central idea does the corpuscular model use to describe matter?
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What defines matter in terms of physical properties?
It has volume and mass.
What is the main idea of the corpuscular model?
Matter is made of particles.
What is an atom in relation to matter?
The smallest particle of matter that cannot be divided chemically.
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