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  1. choose the best answer. who proposed that matter could only be divided until you reached the smallest particle, called atomos? thomson democritus proust leucippus

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Democritus proposed the concept that matter could only be divided until the smallest particle, called atomos. He was an ancient Greek philosopher who developed an atomic theory of the universe. Thomson is known for the discovery of the electron, Proust for the law of definite proportions, and Leucippus was Democritus's teacher who also contributed to atom - related ideas but Democritus is more well - known for this specific concept.

Answer:

B. Democritus