After viewing the video and reading the 5 modules in Vision Learning, write a list of the scientists mentioned in the reading and summarize each scientist's contribution to the Atomic Theory. Complete
Atomic Theory Scientists and Their Contributions
Scientist (date) | Contribution(s) |
Empedocles (492 BCE and 432 BCE) | All matter is composed of four elements: fire, air, water, and earth. The ratio of these four elements determines the properties of the matter |
Democritus (460 BCE - 370 BCE) | Matter can be cut into its constituent parts, these parts still possess all the properties of the original matter. He named this “atomos”. |