assumption of initial atomicity

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The assumption of initial atomicity is a common alternative conception where it is assumed that chemical processes, such as reactions, begin with materials that are already in the form of discrete atoms. It is a common component of the 'octet framework', an alternative conceptual framework.

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Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.