Publication

2004-03-16 - Blackbirch Press

Language

English

Word Count

10,000 words, Guess

Page Count

40 pages

Physical Format

Board Book

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveatomsmolecules0000wood
  • ISBN-101410302954
  • ISBN-139781410302953
  • LibraryThing3453297
  • Goodreads1751822
and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCQC173.16 .W66 2004

Description

Greek philosophers first hypothesized that matter was composed of atoms, but the theory would not resurface again until the late 17th century. The idea that that atoms joined to form structures called molecules first appeared in the 19th century and helped explain why gases, liquids, and solids behave differently from one another. In the 20th century subatomic particles were discovered-electrons, protons, and neutrons-and atomic structure was finally understood. These breakthroughs led to the development of quantum theory and quantum mechanics. This book details the inspiring and heroic discovery, delving deeply into intriguing stories, reviewing major scientific landmarks, and introducing readers to the vivid men and women who helped discover and map the microscopic universe that is the atom.

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