Democritus (jan 1, 460 BC – jan 1, 370 BC)
Description:
Matter is composed of atoms that movethrough empty space
Matter cannot be created or destroyed
Atoms come in different shapes and sizes
Size, shape, and movement of atoms
determine the properties of matter
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Date:
jan 1, 460 BC
jan 1, 370 BC
~ 90 years