4.2.1 - THOMSON'S MODEL OF AN ATOM
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What discovery did J.J. Thomson make?
💡 Hint: Think about negatively charged particles.
Describe Thomson's model using a food analogy.
💡 Hint: Think of how the components are mixed.
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What did J.J. Thomson propose about atom structure?
💡 Hint: Consider how electrons are placed in relation to protons.
True or False: Thomson's model was unable to explain the nucleus.
💡 Hint: Think about later discoveries in atomic structure.
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Analyze why Thomson's model was crucial for advancing atomic theory despite its inaccuracies.
💡 Hint: Think about how theories evolve in science.
Create a comparison chart between Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr’s models of the atom, highlighting key differences.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the understanding of atomic models changed over time.
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