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The document compares Thomson's and Rutherford's atomic models, explaining that atoms are the smallest units of matter. Thomson's model depicted atoms as a positively charged 'pudding' with electrons embedded, while Rutherford's model introduced the concept of a nucleus at the center with electrons orbiting around it. Both models contributed to the understanding of atomic structure, with Rutherford's model providing a more accurate explanation of atomic behavior.

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The document compares Thomson's and Rutherford's atomic models, explaining that atoms are the smallest units of matter. Thomson's model depicted atoms as a positively charged 'pudding' with electrons embedded, while Rutherford's model introduced the concept of a nucleus at the center with electrons orbiting around it. Both models contributed to the understanding of atomic structure, with Rutherford's model providing a more accurate explanation of atomic behavior.

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Assignment: Atom Models – Thomson vs Rutherford

Introduction – What is an Atom?


An atom is the smallest bit of matter that still keeps its properties. Everything is made of
atoms. Atoms have parts inside: small particles.

Thomson’s Model
Thomson’s model was made by J. J. Thomson in early 1900s. He thought atoms were like a
ball of positive stuff, and electrons (tiny negative bits) are inside it, stuck in different places.
Like raisins in pudding. The positive part spread everywhere.

[Insert picture of Plum Pudding Model here]

Rutherford’s Model
Rutherford’s model came after Thomson’s. Rutherford did the gold-foil experiment. He
found that the atom has a very small, heavy center called nucleus. That center is positively
charged. Electrons go around it. Most of the atom is empty space.

[Insert picture of Rutherford’s Model here]

Similarities
• Both models have electrons inside the atom.

• Both try to explain positive and negative charges in atoms.

• Both were made to help understand how atoms work.

Differences / Comparison
Thomson’s Model Rutherford’s Model

Atom is full of positive charge with Atom has a small positive nucleus and
electrons inside (no nucleus). electrons around, most space empty.

Positive part spreads out everywhere. Positive part concentrated in nucleus.

Doesn’t explain why some particles bounce Explains gold-foil results: some particles
back in gold-foil experiment. bounce, some go through.

Conclusion
Thomson’s model was a good first idea, but Rutherford’s model explained more things.
Rutherford showed that atoms have a nucleus. Both models are important in science
because they helped scientists learn step by step how atoms are.

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