Democritus: A Brilliant Scientist

Do you know the father of modern science? In 460-370 B.C.E a brilliant scientist was born. The brilliant scientist name was Democritus. Democritus was born in Abdera, Greece. His nickname was called ‘’The Laughing Philosopher.’’ He was the first scientist that suggested atoms actually existed. Atoms are the smallest unit of matter. What are contained in the atoms are subatomic particles which is protons, neutrons, and electrons. The electron cloud and the nucleus are also found inside the atom. How did Democritus come up with this brilliant theory? Democritus was homed to a wealthy family. During his early childhood Democritus’s father died and spent his wealth doing numerous things. As a young adult Democritus traveled to many different unique places such as Asia, Europe and Egypt. He quickly got interested in astronomy, metaphysics and mathematics. Democritus created the first atom model.

I have learned that he had no proof to back up his theory. Atoms still exist in the world today. Democritus died in 370 B.C.E. He embarked and change the whole view of science. If it wasn’t for Democritus a brilliant scientist we would have a different point of view on atoms. He made the first atom model. People need to believe that Democritus made the first atom model not Aristotle. He made a huge impact in the science world. After realizing and understanding the truth of the creation of the atom was Democritus. I have learned so much by researching this brilliant scientist. I have also learned more about the atom by the research. I have learned that the atom. Atoms make up the elements and is the smallest particle. Atoms are empty spaces. They are many different kinds of atoms. There are over seven billion atoms in the human body. The world science would have been different if this brilliant scientist did not create the first atom model. He is a remarkable scientist. He changed history and truly changed the world of