Revival of Atomic Theory (jan 1, 1630 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
Working on the framework atomic theory by the Greeks, several scientists made key findings that contributed to atomic theory.Robert Hooke (17th c.) proposed studying atoms by their movement and collisions.
Avogadro (1811) proposed existence of molecules and equal volume gas law (Avogadro's law).
Mendeleyev (19th c.) composed the first draft of the periodic table.
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Date:
jan 1, 1630
jan 1, 1900
~ 270 years