History of the Atom

By Brikemmerer19
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    Democritus

    Democritus
    Democritus (460 B.C.)
    One of the first creators for the first basis of the atomic theory
    Found that atoms were invisible and always in motion

  • Ernest Rutherford

    Ernest Rutherford
    The pioneer of nucleaur physics, and the first to split the atom. He was also named the father of the Nucleaur Age.

  • John Dalton

    John Dalton
    John Dalton came up with Daltons atomic theory, and he stated that all matter is made of atoms.

  • J.J. Thompson

    J.J. Thompson
    J.J. Thompson developed the atomic theory. He experimented with the electron to come up with his theory, he also found the positively charged particles.

  • Niels Bohr

    Niels Bohr
    Niels Bohr contribution to the atom was the fundamentals of it. He's called responsible for the peaceful applications of atomic energy across the world.