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Question
What model of the atom did J.J. Thomson propose?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Thomson proposed that the atom was a sphere of positively charged material with negatively charged electrons spread throughout, similar to plums in a pudding or chocolate chips in ice cream. This became known as the plum pudding model.
Hint
The notes describe this model using a dessert analogy.