How were Democritus's ideas similar to Dalton's?

A. They both thought that atoms could be broken down into smaller particles.

B. They both studied the charge on electrons.

C. They both thought that atoms could not be broken down into smaller particles.

D. They both understood that electrons were parts of atoms.
***Idk please explain? thanks :)

Question

How were Democritus's ideas similar to Dalton's?

A.       They both thought that atoms could be broken down into smaller particles.

 B.      They both studied the charge on electrons.

 C.      They both thought that atoms could not be broken down into smaller particles.

 D.      They both understood that electrons were parts of atoms.
***Idk please explain? thanks :)

anonymous · Answer

do u get this one??

.sam. · Answer

Democritus ideas were there are only two things in the world, substance and void. Void is empty space. , atoms, which means "uncuttable" , Choice A is not correct

anonymous · Answer

mhmm following so far!!

.sam. · Answer

Democritus doesn't do much about in atomic theory, Choice B is not correct

anonymous · Answer

mmk :) what about C and D??

.sam. · Answer

The choice is C, They both thought that atoms could not be broken down into smaller particles, and it is true.

.sam. · Answer

I have to go now, if you have any other questions you can ask me later, I'll look at it. :)

anonymous · Answer

okay, thanks so much!! have a nice day!! :)