Multiple choice general knowledge

Who coined the term atom?

  1. Pseudo-Geber

  2. Democritus

  3. Leucippus

  4. Descartes
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Explanation

Democritus, the ancient Greek philosopher (c. 460-370 BC), coined the term 'atom' from the Greek word 'atomos' meaning 'uncuttable' or 'indivisible'. He proposed that all matter consists of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. While his teacher Leucippus also contributed to atomic theory, the actual term 'atom' is attributed to Democritus.

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