Fundamental unit of matter - Atom

Matter consists of tiny, indivisible particles. When gold is divided, it eventually reaches a point where it cannot be divided further. Democratus named this fundamental particle 'atom', which can take various shapes. The term 'atom' comes from the Greek word 'atomio', meaning indivisible.

What are the fundamental building blocks of matter?

• Large and divisible particles

• Tiny and indivisible particles

• Visible and unbreakable particles

• Invisible and breakable particles

What happens when a piece of gold is divided repeatedly?

• It disappears completely

• It becomes larger

• It eventually becomes indivisible

• It remains the same size

Who introduced the concept of the atom?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Democratus

What does the term 'atom' mean in Greek?

• Divisible

• Unbreakable

• Invisible

• Indivisible

According to Democratus, what can atoms do?

• Assume various shapes

• Disappear

• Change colors

• Grow larger