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Evolutions of Atomic Theory

Delve into the journey of atomic theory, starting with Democritus and Epicurus to the Aristotelian elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Explore how alchemical ideas shaped Western chemistry. Uncover the concepts of Love and Hate acting upon the four elements. Discover the evolution of opinions regarding matter composition.

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Evolutions of Atomic Theory

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  1. Evolutions of Atomic Theory By Denyse Briggs and George Osnaya

  2. Definition of Atomism • Any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles • he ancient Greek philosophers Democritus and Epicurus held atomic theories of the universe

  3. Earth, Air, Wind and Fire Model • Western chemistry grew up around alchemical ideas of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. • They’re called Aristotelian elements originated from a Sicilian aristocrat, Empedocles of Acragas. • Empedocles is best known for claiming that all matter is formed when the opposing forces of Love and Hate act upon the four elements; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.

  4. Earth, Air, Wind and Fire Model (Cont.)

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