Question
Who first proposed that matter is made up of small particles, or atoms? A) Democritus B) Rutherford C) Dalton D) Lavoisier
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Answer
A) Democritus
Explanation
Democritus, an ancient Greek philosopher, was the first to propose that matter is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms. His ideas laid the groundwork for the later development of atomic theory.