Atomic Theory

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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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Who proposed that atoms are indivisible?

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John Dalton proposed that atoms are indivisible.

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What subatomic particle has a negative charge?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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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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Who discovered the electron?

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J.J. Thomson discovered the electron through his cathode ray tube experiment.

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What model of the atom did Ernest Rutherford propose?

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Rutherford proposed the nuclear model of the atom, which includes a dense nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What is the current model of the atom based on quantum mechanics?

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The current model of the atom is based on quantum mechanics and was developed by Erwin Schrödinger.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom that have no charge.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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

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What is the significance of the cathode ray tube experiment?

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The cathode ray tube experiment led to the discovery of the electron and provided evidence for the existence of subatomic particles.