concept   atoms
8 commonsense assertions
Cultures (8) • scientific community (1) • Western scientific culture (1) • Ancient Indian philosophy (1) • Eastern philosophy (1) • chemistry education in the West (1) • cultural norms (1) • everyday life (1) • physical sciences (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 atoms scientific community The scientific community believes that atoms consist of a nucleus and electrons, forming the basic building blocks of matter. 3
2 atoms Western scientific culture Western scientific culture asserts that atoms are the fundamental components of matter, composed of a nucleus and orbiting electrons. 2
3 atoms Ancient Indian philosophy Atoms are seen as indivisible particles of matter in Ancient Indian philosophy, particularly in the Vaiseshika school. 1
4 atoms Eastern philosophy Eastern philosophy debates and interprets the concept of atoms as indivisible particles with a focus on interconnectedness and energy. 1
5 atoms chemistry education in the West The concept of atoms is central to chemistry education in the West, as they are considered the fundamental units of matter, composed of a nucleus of protons and neutrons orbited by electrons. 1
6 atoms cultural norms In some cultures, the concept of atoms may be misunderstood or explained through cultural or religious beliefs. 1
7 atoms everyday life Atoms are an abstract concept generally familiar only to those with a scientific or academic background and not commonly discussed in everyday conversation. 1
8 atoms physical sciences Atoms are the fundamental components of matter, made up of a nucleus and electrons. 1