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Overview and Theories of Structure of an Atom
The atom is the smallest particle of an element that has the chemical properties of that element. The atom is made up of a nucleus and electrons. The nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons. The number of protons in the nucleus determines the element. The number of electrons in the atom determines the charge of the atom. The electron cloud is made up of the electrons.
Structure of an Atom
The structure of an atom is made up of a nucleus and electrons. The nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons. The electrons orbit the nucleus.
What is Dalton’s Atomic Theory?
Dalton’s atomic theory is the first modern theory of atoms. It states that atoms are indivisible and that all atoms of a given element are identical. Dalton also proposed that atoms of different elements combine in specific ratios to form compounds.
Drawbacks of Dalton’s Atomic Theory
Dalton’s atomic theory has a number of drawbacks.
1. It does not explain the nature of atoms.
2. It does not explain the structure of atoms.
3. It does not explain the behavior of atoms.
4. It does not explain the origin of atoms.
What was Thomson’s Atomic Model?
Thomson’s atomic model is also known as the plum pudding model. This model is based on the idea that atoms are like plums in a pudding. The plums are the atoms and the pudding is the space between them. Thomson believed that the positive charge was spread out evenly throughout the atom.
10 Postulates of Thomson’s Atomic Model
William Thomson, better known as Lord Kelvin, was one of the most prominent physicists of the nineteenth century. He developed the first mathematical model of the atom, which is known as Thomson’s atomic model. His model is based on ten postulates, which are listed below.
1. The atom is the smallest particle of an element that has the chemical properties of that element.
2. The atom is composed of a nucleus and electrons.
3. The nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons.
4. The number of protons in the nucleus determines the atomic number of the element.
5. The number of neutrons in the nucleus determines the mass number of the element.
6. Electrons orbit the nucleus in shells.
7. The number of electrons in a shell determines the maximum number of electrons that can orbit the nucleus.
8. Electrons can only exist in one of three possible states: orbitals, energy levels, or as a free electron.
9. The energy of an electron is inversely proportional to its distance from the nucleus.
10. The types of elements are determined by the number of protons in the nucleus.
Drawbacks of Thomson’s Model
1. Thomson’s model is static, meaning that it does not account for the dynamics of the atom.
2. Thomson’s model does not account for the existence of subatomic particles.
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Rutherford’s Atomic Structure
In 1911, Rutherford discovered the atomic nucleus. He found that the positive charge was concentrated in a tiny, central part of the atom. The atom’s electrons orbit around the nucleus.
Rutherford also found that most of the atom’s mass is concentrated in the nucleus. This led him to propose the nuclear model of the atom.
