Question

1. choose the best answer.

what does atomos mean according to democritus?
clay cut in half
tiny particles cut even smaller
uncuttable, tiny particles
large pieces of clay

1. choose the best answer.

according to democritus, atoms are ______
destructible and divisible
always in motion
very large in size
not recognized as matter

Explanation:

Democritus, a Greek philosopher, proposed the concept of atoms. The term "atomos" in Greek means "uncuttable" or "indivisible". He believed that atoms are tiny, indivisible particles that make up all matter. Atoms are always in motion in a void (empty space). They are not destructible or divisible further (in his theory), they are not large in size (they are tiny), and they are recognized as the fundamental units of matter.

Answer:

1. C. uncuttable, tiny particles
2. B. always in motion