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Explain why the following statement is either true or false: The idea that all matter consists of the elements was first introduced a few hundred years ago.
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Explain why the following statement is either true or false: The idea that all matter

consists of the elements was first introduced a few hundred years ago.

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Answer: true

Explanation: For about 2000 years, people accepted Aristotle's idea that all matter is made up of just four elements: earth, air, water, and fire. Starting about 500 years ago, scientists began discovering all of the elements that are known today

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