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Historical Perspectives on Atomic Theory

Historical Perspectives on Atomic Theory

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Physics

12th Grade

Hard

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Pratama Herlandy

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4 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Ludwig Boltzmann faced challenges from other scientists?

His economic theories were controversial.

He believed in the existence of atoms, which was not widely accepted.

He struggled with personal issues that affected his work.

His entropy formula was considered incorrect.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient Greek philosopher proposed that the fundamental element of the universe was something that could not be further divided?

Thales

Heraclitus

Democritus

Aristotle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Joseph Priestley's experiments reveal about the composition of air?

Air is a fundamental, indivisible element.

Air is primarily composed of a single, life-sustaining gas.

Air is a mixture of various elements, including one essential for life and combustion.

Air is a byproduct of combustion and respiration.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What revolutionary idea did John Dalton propose based on his observations of elements combining in fixed ratios?

Elements can combine in any proportion to form new substances.

Water is an elemental substance that cannot be broken down.

Matter is composed of indivisible particles (atoms) that combine in fixed, whole-number ratios to form compounds.

The concept of atoms is a philosophical idea with no scientific basis.

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