Practice - Thomson’s "Plum-Pudding" Model (1897)
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Practice Questions
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What did J.J. Thomson discover?
💡 Hint: Think about what he famously found through cathode ray experiments.
In the Plum-Pudding Model, how are electrons positioned?
💡 Hint: Visualize a mixed dessert for this concept.
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What is the Plum-Pudding Model?
💡 Hint: Remember Thomson's description of this atomic structure.
True or False? The Plum-Pudding Model successfully explained all atomic behavior.
💡 Hint: Consider the experiments that showed its flaws.
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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.
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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