Which statement below accurately describes the contributions of Democritus?
A)ancient Greek philosopher who proposed that matter was not continuous
B)created the modern periodic table
C)proposed the modern Atomic Theory
D)discovered the existence of electrons
E)none of the above

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Democritus proposed the idea that matter is made up of indivisible particles called atoms, which were not continuous. This idea laid the foundation for the modern understanding of atoms and their behavior. He also proposed that atoms have specific properties and that they are in constant motion.

Which Statement Below Accurately Describes the Contributions of Democritus