Atomic Structure and Scientists

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What is the basic unit of matter?

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An atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to its mass.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the dense central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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Who proposed the Plum Pudding Model?

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J.J. Thomson proposed the Plum Pudding Model, which suggested that atoms are made of a positive 'soup' with negatively charged electrons scattered throughout.

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What did Ernest Rutherford discover?

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Ernest Rutherford discovered the nucleus of the atom through his gold foil experiment, demonstrating that atoms have a dense positive core.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).