ABSTRACT

Sixth century BC Thales of Miletos which all things are made is water.

matter is composed of earth, air, w philosophers (Leucippus, Democritus divide a piece of matter again and aga where no further subdivision could tak was called the atom. About 300 BC, A argues that matter is based upon the adds the qualities of coldness, hotne considerable reputation ensured that h teaching for many hundreds of years.