Atomic Structure Vocabulary Quiz

1. Who was Democritus?

Aristotle was a famous Italian painter during the Renaissance period.

Plato was a mathematician known for his work in geometry.

Socrates was a Roman emperor known for his military conquests.

(460 BCE - 370 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher. He is known for his influence on modern science. He believed all matter consisted of small particles he called "atomos".

Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher known for his theory that all matter is made of small, indivisible particles called 'atomos'. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately describe Democritus and his contributions.

Explanation

Democritus was an ancient Greek philosopher known for his theory that all matter is made of small, indivisible particles called 'atomos'. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately describe Democritus and his contributions.

2. What is the origin of the word 'atomos'?

From Greek word which means "uncut" or "indivisible".

From Latin word which means 'split' or 'divisible'.

From Arabic word which means 'complete' or 'whole'.

From Sanskrit word which means 'transformation' or 'change'.

The word 'atomos' originates from the Greek language and is derived from the concept of something that cannot be cut or divided further, hence its meaning of 'uncut' or 'indivisible'.

Explanation

The word 'atomos' originates from the Greek language and is derived from the concept of something that cannot be cut or divided further, hence its meaning of 'uncut' or 'indivisible'.

3. Who was Aristotle?

A renowned Chinese philosopher

An Egyptian Pharaoh

(384 BC – 322 BC) was a Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. His model of fire, earth, water, and air.

A famous Roman Emperor

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, known for his contributions to various fields of study. He was not a Roman Emperor, Egyptian Pharaoh, or Chinese philosopher.

Explanation

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath, known for his contributions to various fields of study. He was not a Roman Emperor, Egyptian Pharaoh, or Chinese philosopher.

4. Who was John Dalton?

He was a legendary musician who revolutionized the way music was composed in the 19th century.

Was an English chemist, meteorologist and physicist. He is best known for his pioneering work in the development of modern atomic theory, and his research into colour blindness.

He was a renowned chef credited with creating the first chocolate chip cookie recipe.

He was a famous artist known for his surrealistic paintings.

John Dalton was a prominent figure in the fields of chemistry, meteorology, and physics, particularly known for his contributions to atomic theory. His significant impact on scientific knowledge distinguishes him from being an artist, chef, or musician.

Explanation

John Dalton was a prominent figure in the fields of chemistry, meteorology, and physics, particularly known for his contributions to atomic theory. His significant impact on scientific knowledge distinguishes him from being an artist, chef, or musician.

5. Who proposed the theory that all matter is made up of individual particles called atoms, which cannot be divided smaller?

Curie

Einstein

Newton

Proposed the theory that all matter is made up of individual particles called atoms, which cannot be divided smaller.

Dalton's Theory of atoms revolutionized the field of chemistry, laying the foundation for modern atomic theory.

Explanation

Dalton's Theory of atoms revolutionized the field of chemistry, laying the foundation for modern atomic theory.

6. Who is Joseph John Thomson?

Was a British physicist. In 1897, Thomson showed that cathode rays were composed of a previously unknown negatively charged particle, and thus is credited with the discovery and identification of the electron.

Joseph John Thomson was an American chemist.

Joseph John Thomson was a French biologist.

Joseph John Thomson was a German mathematician.

Joseph John Thomson was a British physicist who discovered the electron in 1897 through his experiments with cathode rays.

Explanation

Joseph John Thomson was a British physicist who discovered the electron in 1897 through his experiments with cathode rays.

7. What is Dalton's Model also known as?

Plum Pudding Model

Bohr Model

Spherical Ball Model

Planetary Model

Dalton's Model is more commonly referred to as the Spherical Ball Model due to its representation of atoms as solid, indivisible spheres.

Explanation

Dalton's Model is more commonly referred to as the Spherical Ball Model due to its representation of atoms as solid, indivisible spheres.