How did the development of the earliest idea about atoms differ from the later work of scientists?

The earliest idea of atoms came from the Greek philosopher Democritus, who reasoned that matter must be made of tiny indivisible particles. His idea was a philosophical proposal, not a conclusion supported by experiments or strong evidence. Later scientists developed atomic theories using observations and experiments, so the correct choice is “It was based on the thoughts of an early philosopher.”

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