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1.1 The Discovery of Atom
Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of matter that cannot be cut or divided further. The word atom comes from the Greek word "atomos": atom = a + tomos · a = not · tomos = to cut So, atomos means "uncuttable" or "indivisible."
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1.1 The Discovery of Atom
What is it?
Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of matter that cannot be cut or divided further. The word atom comes from the Greek word "atomos": atom = a + tomos - a = not - tomos = to cut So, atomos means "uncuttable" or "indivisible."
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Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of matter that cannot be cut or divided further. The word atom comes from the Greek word "atomos": atom = a + tomos - a = not - tomos = to cut So, atomos means "uncuttable" or "indivisible."
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Understanding 1.1 The Discovery of Atom helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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- Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of matter that cannot be cut or divided further. The word atom comes fro
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Important points
- Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of matter that cannot be cut or divided further. The word atom comes fro
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Definition → key parts → example → exam caution
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 1.1 The Discovery of Atom without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of matter that cannot be cut or divided further. The word atom comes from the Greek word "atomos": \[
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- Atom: The smallest indivisible particle of matter that cannot be cut or divided further. The word atom comes from the Greek word "atomos": \[
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Define
Q1. Define 1.1 The Discovery of Atom.
Explain
Q2. Explain the main ideas in 1.1 The Discovery of Atom.
Example
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