Overview Of Atomic Models

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Model of atom after Thomson Experiment:

(Scientist knew that atom was electrical neutral)

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Rutherford Experiment

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Model of atom after Rutherford's Experiment:

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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

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