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Scientists (theories, experiments, ect.)
Scientist names and their theories.
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Chemistry
10th Grade
02/26/2012

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Democritus
Definition

Atomos-Indivisible

The theory states that atoms are all individually created and cannot be separated, no matter what scientific procedures are applied.

Term
Lavoisier
Definition

Conservation of Matter

Matter cant be created or destroyed

Term
Proust
Definition

Law of Definite proportions

the relative amount of each element in a particular compound is always the same, regardless of preparation or source

Term
Dalton
Definition

Atomic theory

 1. Elements are made of atoms

2. Atoms of each element are identical. Isotopes contradict theory

3. compounds are formed when atoms combine. Each compund has a specific # of kinds of atoms

4. Chemical reactions are rearangement of atoms. Atoms cant be created or destroyed. Atoms now can be destroyed 

Term
Thompson
Definition
Discovered Electron with cathode tube experiment
Term
Milikan 
Definition
Oil drop experiment calculated mass of electron
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Rutherford
Definition

Gold-foil experiment 

Discovered Nucleus

and thats its positive

 

Term
Bahr
Definition

Planetary Model

Discovered electrons orbit nucleus in rings (like planets orbit the sun

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Chadwick
Definition
Discovered Neutron
Term

Oppinheimer 

(inspired by Einsteins E=mc3)


Definition

Manhattan Project

Atom bomb

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Gell-mann
Definition
Discovered Quarks
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