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PHY 104 Atomic Structures Objective Question
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The Thomson Atomic Model is often referred to as the 'plum pudding model' because it described:
Options
A A central dense nucleus surrounded by electrons.
B Atoms as indivisible, hard spheres.
C A positively charged sphere with negatively charged electrons embedded within it.
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D Electrons orbiting the nucleus like planets around the sun.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Thomson described the 'atomic structure as a positively charged sphere into which negatively charged electrons were embedded.' This model is commonly referred to as the 'plum pudding model' where the pudding represents the positively charged atom and the plum pieces represent the electrons.

Hint

Think about the analogy's visual representation of positive and negative charges.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Atomic Structures
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 134 of 947
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