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| Well, Democritus, at least I knew that matter was made of smaller elements. I just thought they were Earth, Fire, Air, and Water. | |
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| I know, Aristotle, and for 2000 years people will agree with you. But I still don't think you have to see somthing for it to exist. | |
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| I knew matter was made up of particles you could not see. Do you mind if I look into that fancy microscope of yours? | |
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| I think I could arrange that. Afterall, you did come up with the name for the atom you are going to see. | |
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| We have an oxygen element in the microscope right now. Check it out and tell me what you see. | |
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| How cool! There are subatomic particals within the atom. I see the 8 electrons flying around the 8 neutrons and protons making up the nucleus in the middle. | |
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