Question

Democritus is best known for being the first person to propose that atoms exist.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Democritus is most famous for being the first person to propose that atoms exist. Around 400 B.C.E., the Greek philosopher Democritus introduced the idea of the atom as the basic building block matter. Democritus thought that atoms are tiny, uncuttable, solid particles that are surrounded by empty space and constantly moving at random.