I need to write a two page essay describing the composition, purpose, and looks of an atom to an average 1500's citizen. Needs to be simple enough for them to understand, and perhaps involve some of the scientific beliefs regarding elements at that time. I cannot think of a way to describe an atom to someone who does not understand the concepts of electricity, gravity, and microscopy.
2007-03-20 14:34:33 · 3 answers · asked by moonmip12 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
just say it's a tiny dot and be done with it.
2007-03-20 14:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever gave you this assignment didn't take into account the popular system of beliefs held at that time. You would either be mocked as a lunatic, or burned at the stake as a witch or heretic of the church. It wasn't until late in the eighteenth century that the concept of the cell came into being.
2007-03-20 21:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by the buffster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of teaher assigned you this??! well u could say the atom is this supertiny particle which makes up everything. i dont really know nethin bout 16 century. except for words like ye, yea, shall, thou, thost. but i dont know what they mean
2007-03-20 21:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by bust ur butt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋