The Relationship Between the Atomic Theories of Democritus and Dalton

question 30

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the atomic theories of Democritus and Dalton is that

• A) both were based on observations in nature.
• B) neither was based on observations in nature.
• C) Dalton's theory depended upon observation; Democritus' theory did not.
• D) Democritus' theory depended upon observation; Dalton's theory did not.
• E) Dalton used the term atom; Democritus did not.

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