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CHM 101 General Chemistry Objective Question

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What did J.J. Thomson initially call the particles he discovered?
Options
A Atoms
B Protons
C Corpuscles
Correct Answer
D Neutrons
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Thomson regarded the atom as containing a large number of smaller bodies which he called corpuscles. The corpuscles are the electrons.

Hint

The notes mention the original name Thomson gave these particles.

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