The History of Atomic Theory
Making our Minds up About Matter
We already know that all things are composed of some form of matter; however, we haven't really talked about what matter is in the most basic sense. Matter can be broken down into individual units, known as ELEMENTS. Each element can be further broken down to their smallest parts, known as ATOMS. |
Atoms are made up of a combination of PROTONS, NEUTRONS, and ELECTRONS organized in a very specific pattern.
Throughout history, our understanding of these atoms and the elements they make up has changed.
Many scientists have theorized about the molecular make-up of all living things. Though our understanding has changed, we still don't have all the answers. As technology advances, we will learn more and more about these building blocks of life! |
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