Saturday, 1 April 2017

Thomson’s Atomic Model

Thomson’s Atomic Model

There are various theories regarding the arrangement of sub atomic particles in an atom. Thomson’s model is one of them.
Thomson’s atomic model: This theory was proposed by J.J. Thomson in 1898. According to this model, positive charge of the atom spread over a sphere in which electrons are embedded to make atom electrically neutral.
Thompsan’s Atomic Model
He compares his model with the watermelon which is a nucleus and its seeds are the electron. This model is also known as plum pudding model. This model could not explain various phenomena regarding structure of atoms. So, this theory was discarded later on.

1 comment:

  1. Thomson’s plum pudding model is a classic starting point for understanding atomic structure. While we know it was eventually superseded, it is still a brilliant example of early scientific deduction regarding the distribution of positive and negative charges.Interestingly, this shift from simple models to complex structures reminds me of how modern volume PCB manufacturing has evolved. Just as our grasp of the atom became more sophisticated, engineering design for mass production requires immense precision to ensure every board functions perfectly. It is always cool to see how foundational concepts in physics pave the way for such incredible modern technology.

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