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What did J.J. Thomson discover in 1897 that led to his atomic model?

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Important Questions on Atomic Structure

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Which of the following was NOT a feature of Thomson's atomic model?
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What was the main assumption of Thomson’s atomic model regarding the electron?
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Which subatomic particle was discovered by J.J. Thomson in his experiments?
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How did Thomson’s model explain the structure of an atom?
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What was the effect of the gold foil experiment on Thomson's atomic model?
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Which of the following was a limitation of Thomson's model of the atom?
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What was a significant limitation of Thomson's model in explaining atomic behavior?
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An atom consists of a positively charged sphere with _____ are embedded in it.
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How did Thomson describe the positive charge in his model?
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What is the 'plum pudding' analogy in Thomson's model referring to?
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Who proposed the Thomson's model of the atom?
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In Thomson's model, how are the electrons arranged in the atom?
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What was the main difference between Thomson's model and Rutherford's model of the atom?
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In Thomson's model, what is the analogy used to describe the atom?
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Which of the following properties of the atom could be explained correctly by Thomson Model of the atom?  
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Which of the following was a key contribution of Thomson to the atomic theory?
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Thomson's atomic model explains that atom is electrically _____.
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What is the ratio of mass of an electron to the mass of a proton
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What discovery did the cathode ray tube experiment contribute to the atomic theory?
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Which experiment led to the development of Thomson's model?