2.1.1 - Discovery of Electron
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Practice Questions
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What particle did J.J. Thomson discover?
💡 Hint: Think about subatomic particles.
What experiment measured the charge of an electron?
💡 Hint: Consider essential experiments related to charge.
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Who is credited with discovering the electron?
💡 Hint: Consider the early pioneers in atomic theory.
True or False: The charge of an electron is positive.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of electrons.
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Given the charge-to-mass ratio of the electron, calculate what happens to an atom if it loses an electron.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of charge balance.
Analyze how cathode rays could be used to determine the properties of materials.
💡 Hint: Think about the experimental applications of findings.
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