The Evolution of the Atom and Its Benefits for Science

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The article discusses how the meaning of the word 'atom' has evolved from its original Greek definition of 'indivisible' to our current understanding of atoms as composed of smaller particles like protons, neutrons, and electrons, highlighting the progression of scientific discovery and the importance of naming conventions in science.
Topics:science#atoms#democritus#history-of-atomic-theory#science#scientific-naming#subatomic-particles
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