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1.

Both Democritus and Dalton suggested that matter is made up of atoms.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
B. True

Explanation
Both Democritus and Dalton were influential figures in the development of atomic theory. Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher, proposed the concept of atoms as indivisible particles that make up all matter. Dalton, an English scientist in the 19th century, expanded on this idea and formulated the modern atomic theory, which stated that elements are composed of atoms that cannot be created or destroyed. Therefore, the statement that both Democritus and Dalton suggested that matter is made up of atoms is true.

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Dalton thought that all stoms of a specific element have the same mass.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Dalton believed that all atoms of a specific element have the same mass. This idea is known as the law of constant composition or the law of definite proportions. According to this law, a chemical compound is always composed of the same elements in the same proportions by mass. This concept was a fundamental principle in Dalton's atomic theory, which laid the foundation for modern atomic theory.

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3.

Daton's atomic theory stated that matter is mostly empty space.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
A. False

Explanation
Daton's atomic theory did not state that matter is mostly empty space. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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4.

Dalton's atomic theory stated that atoms separate, combine, or rearrange in chemical reations.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
B. True

Explanation
Dalton's atomic theory, proposed by John Dalton in the early 19th century, indeed stated that atoms can separate, combine, or rearrange in chemical reactions. This theory formed the foundation of modern chemistry and helped explain various phenomena observed in chemical reactions. It emphasized that atoms are indivisible and retain their identity during chemical reactions, only rearranging to form different compounds. Therefore, the given statement is true.

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5.

There is no instruments powerful enough to magnify atoms so that they can be seen.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
This statement is false because there are instruments, such as scanning tunneling microscopes and atomic force microscopes, that have the capability to magnify atoms and allow them to be observed. These instruments use advanced techniques to manipulate and detect atoms at the nanoscale level, enabling scientists to visualize and study individual atoms.

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6.

Ancient philosophers regularly performed controlled experiments.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement contradicts historical evidence. Ancient philosophers did not regularly perform controlled experiments. The scientific method and controlled experiments were developed much later in history, during the Renaissance and Scientific Revolution. Ancient philosophers relied more on observation, reasoning, and philosophical discussions to understand the natural world. Therefore, the answer is false.

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7.

The smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element is called an atom.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
An atom is indeed the smallest particle of an element that maintains the characteristics of that particular element. Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The number of protons determines the atomic number and defines the element. Atoms can combine to form molecules, but they cannot be broken down into smaller particles without losing their elemental properties. Therefore, the statement "The smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element is called an atom" is true.

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8.

Philosophers formulated explanations about the nature of matter based on their own experiences.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
B. True

Explanation
The given statement suggests that philosophers formulated explanations about the nature of matter based on their own experiences. This implies that philosophers relied on their personal observations and perceptions to develop their theories about matter. Therefore, the statement is true as it indicates that philosophers used their own experiences as a foundation for their explanations about the nature of matter.

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9.

Dalton's atomic theory stated that atoms of different elements combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Dalton's atomic theory, proposed by John Dalton in the early 19th century, revolutionized our understanding of atoms and compounds. According to this theory, atoms of different elements combine to form compounds in simple whole-number ratios. This means that the ratio of atoms in a compound is always a simple and predictable one, such as 1:1 or 2:1. This idea laid the foundation for modern chemistry and is still widely accepted today. Therefore, the statement that Dalton's atomic theory stated that atoms of different elements combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds is true.

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Dalton was correct in thinking that atoms could not be divided into smaller particles.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Dalton was incorrect in thinking that atoms could not be divided into smaller particles. This is because further scientific discoveries and experiments have shown that atoms can indeed be divided into smaller particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons. These subatomic particles make up the structure of an atom and can be further broken down through processes like nuclear fission. Therefore, Dalton's belief that atoms were indivisible was proven to be false.

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Democritus proposed that atoms are held together by chemical bonds, but no one believed him.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
Correct Answer
A. False

Explanation
Democritus proposed that atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter and that they are held together by chemical bonds. However, his ideas were not widely accepted during his time. It was only much later, with the advancement of scientific knowledge and the discovery of evidence supporting the existence of atoms and chemical bonds, that Democritus' theories were recognized as true. Therefore, the statement "no one believed him" is incorrect.

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Dalton's atomic theory was based on careful measurements and extensive research.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Dalton's atomic theory was indeed based on careful measurements and extensive research. Dalton conducted numerous experiments and made precise observations to develop his theory. He analyzed the ratios of elements in compounds and proposed that atoms combine in fixed ratios to form compounds. Dalton's theory also included the concept that atoms are indivisible and retain their identity during chemical reactions. His theory laid the foundation for modern atomic theory and greatly contributed to our understanding of the composition and behavior of matter.

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Quiz # 3 - Structure Of The Atom

Both Democritus and Dalton suggested that matter is made up of atoms.

Dalton thought that all stoms of a specific element have the same mass.

Daton's atomic theory stated that matter is mostly empty space.

Dalton's atomic theory stated that atoms separate, combine, or rearrange in chemical reations.

There is no instruments powerful enough to magnify atoms so that they can be seen.

Ancient philosophers regularly performed controlled experiments.

The smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element is called an atom.

Philosophers formulated explanations about the nature of matter based on their own experiences.

Dalton's atomic theory stated that atoms of different elements combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds.

Dalton was correct in thinking that atoms could not be divided into smaller particles.

Democritus proposed that atoms are held together by chemical bonds, but no one believed him.

Dalton's atomic theory was based on careful measurements and extensive research.