History of Atomic Theory Quiz

Aristotle thought that all substances were made of only four elements. What are those four elements?

• Fire, Water, Air, Earth

• Iron, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

• Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal

• Water, Earth, Wood, Metal

Answer explanation

Aristotle believed that all substances were composed of the four elements: Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. These elements were considered the building blocks of all matter.

Hey there, science buffs! Nora was wondering about ancient philosophers and their ideas. Can you help her out? What major contribution did Democritus make to our understanding of the atom?

• He proposed that everything is composed of atoms, which are physically indivisible

• He discovered the electron

• He developed the periodic table

• He introduced the concept of gravity

Answer explanation

Democritus proposed that everything is composed of atoms, which are physically indivisible, making a significant contribution to the science of the atom.

What does the Greek word "atomos" mean?

Imagine you're in a science quiz with Avery and Charlotte, and you're up next! True or False: Dalton proposed the theory that all matter is made up of individual particles called atoms, which cannot be divided.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Dalton proposed the theory that all matter is made up of individual particles called atoms, which cannot be divided, making the statement True.

Grace is curious! She wonders what Dalton had that Democritus didn't. Can you help her out?

• A detailed atomic theory

• Philosophical ideas about atoms

• Experimental evidence

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Dalton had experimental evidence to support his atomic theory, which Democritus lacked.

Which of the following are among the 4 main points in Dalton's Theory?

• All matter is made up of indivisible particles called atoms

• Atoms of the same element are identical in mass and properties

• Atoms combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds

• Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms

Answer explanation

The 4 main points in Dalton's Theory include: all matter is made up of indivisible particles called atoms, atoms of the same element are identical in mass and properties, atoms combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds, and chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of atoms.

Thomson's experiments provided the first evidence that atoms are made of even ________ subatomic particles.

Imagine Aria and Noah are holding balloons with like charges. What happens to the balloons? They ________ each other!

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

Imagine Grace and Arjun are playing with charged objects. If one object has a positive charge and the other a negative charge, they will ________.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

What was the first given name to Thomson's model? What is the modern name for his model?

• Plum pudding model, Electron cloud model

• Atomic model, Chocolate chip cookie

• Plum pudding model, Chocolate chip cookie model

• Chocolate chip cookie model, Electron shell model

Answer explanation

The first given name to Thomson's model was Plum pudding model, and the modern name for his model is Chocolate chip cookie model.