Probably Darwin but he also said that if something as small as an atom was more complex than us, then discard the evolutionary theory
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The concept of chemical evolution was proposed by Russian biochemist Alexander Oparin in the 1920s. Oparin suggested that life on Earth evolved from simple organic compounds through a series of chemical reactions in a reducing atmosphere.
Wilhelm Wundt, founder of experimental psychology, proposed that psychological experiences are composed compounds similar to chemical compounds. He believed that these mental compounds could be broken down into their basic elements through introspection.
Scientists test ideas about chemical evolution by using computer models.
The gradual change in living things over long periods of time is called evolution. This process involves genetic variation, natural selection, and adaptation.
No, Democritus did not propose the concept of chemical bonds. He was known for his atomic theory, which proposed that matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms that are in constant motion. The idea of chemical bonds to hold atoms together was developed much later in history by scientists such as Gilbert Lewis and Linus Pauling.
Scientists believe that chemical evolution occurred around 3.8 to 3.5 billion years ago on Earth, leading to the development of life from simple organic molecules. It marked the emergence of the first self-replicating molecules, laying the foundation for the evolution of diverse life forms over time.