2.2.1 - Thomson Model of Atom
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What is the main idea of the Thomson model of the atom?
💡 Hint: Consider how electrons and charge are distributed.
Who proposed the plum pudding model?
💡 Hint: Recall the key figures behind atomic theory.
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What model proposed that atoms consist of a positively charged sphere with embedded electrons?
💡 Hint: Remember the key characteristics of Thomson's proposal.
The nucleus of an atom was discovered by which experiment?
💡 Hint: Consider who led the key experiments in atomic structure.
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Evaluate the differences in atomic models from Dalton through Thomson to Rutherford. How did each contribute to the overall understanding of atomic structure?
💡 Hint: Consider contributions of key experiments.
Using examples, explain how scientific theories evolve over time using Thomson’s model as a case study.
💡 Hint: Think of the influence of experimental data on theoretical models.
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