Foundation
Chemistry Foundation
Thomson Model of an Atom
Question
Describe Thomson's model of an atom.
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Solution

Thomson's model of an atom:-

Thomson proposed the model of an atom be similar to that of a Christmas pudding.

Thomson proposed that:-

i. An atom consists of a sphere of positive charge with negatively charged electrons embedded in it.

ii. The positive and the negative charges in an atom are equal in magnitude due to which an atom as a whole is electrically neutral.