Practice Thomson’s "plum-pudding" Model (1897) (1.1.2) - Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics
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Thomson’s "Plum-Pudding" Model (1897)

Practice - Thomson’s "Plum-Pudding" Model (1897)

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Question 1 Easy

What did J.J. Thomson discover?

💡 Hint: Think about what he famously found through cathode ray experiments.

Question 2 Easy

In the Plum-Pudding Model, how are electrons positioned?

💡 Hint: Visualize a mixed dessert for this concept.

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Question 1

What is the Plum-Pudding Model?

A model proposing a dense nucleus
A uniform sphere of positive charge with electrons
An orbital model of electrons

💡 Hint: Remember Thomson's description of this atomic structure.

Question 2

True or False? The Plum-Pudding Model successfully explained all atomic behavior.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the experiments that showed its flaws.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of Thomson's discovery on modern physics. How did it change the trajectory of atomic theory?

💡 Hint: Consider the connections between Thomsons' ideas and later developments.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how an understanding of the Plum-Pudding Model could affect a student's perception of atomic theory evolution.

💡 Hint: Think about how students can appreciate the iterative nature of science.

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