Overview Of Atomic Models

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Overview of Atomic Models


Since the Greeks first "thought up" the concept of an atom (discontinuous theory of matter), there has been several models of what the atom looks like. The following is a highlight/summary of the major theories over time.

Thomson Experiment

Main points:



Results/conclusions:
1.

2.


Model of atom after Thomson Experiment:
(Scientist knew that atom was electrical neutral)



Rutherford Experiment

Main points:




Results/conclusions:
1.
a.
b.
c.
2.


Model of atom after Rutherford's Experiment:


Shortcoming:





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