What did Robert Boyle teach in the 1600s?A.That the atom was composed of even smaller particlesB.That Aristotle's theory of matter was correctC.That all matter was composed of four elementsD.That matter was made up of atomsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Who first came up with the idea that matter was made up of atoms?A.DemocritusB.John DaltonC.AristotleD.Robert BoyleSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What did John Dalton contribute to the understanding of the atom?A.An article disproving Aristotle's ideasB.An early form of the periodic tableC.An early form of the atomic theoryD.A theory of quantum mechanics

Why was Robert Boyle's investigation of the properties of gases important to the scientific revolution?A.He applied the philosophy of experimentation according to the scientific method.B.His work inspired other scientists to attend private universities to learn from one another.C.He showed that simple materials and basic mathematics can lead to major discoveries.D.His findings helped challenge long-standing church doctrine.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What part of Dalton's atomic theory was later proved to be incorrect?A.All matter is made up of different kinds of elements.B.All atoms of one kind are identical and cannot be divided.C.All atoms are made up of elements that can combine in reactions.D.All atoms of one kind are called elements.

Who thought fire was one of four elements?A.John DaltonB.AristotleC.Robert BoyleD.Marie Curie