Atomic Theory Scientists

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Who developed the Billiard Ball model of the atom?

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John Dalton

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What is the charge of the nucleus of an atom?

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Dense and positively charged

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Which scientist is known for the planetary model of the atom?

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Niels Bohr

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What does the electron cloud model describe?

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The probable locations of electrons around the nucleus of an atom.

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Who proposed the idea of electrons existing in specific energy levels?

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Niels Bohr

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What is the main contribution of J.J. Thomson to atomic theory?

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Discovered the electron and proposed the Plum Pudding model.

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What is the significance of Ernest Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

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It led to the discovery of the nucleus and the understanding that atoms are mostly empty space.

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Who discovered the neutron?

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James Chadwick

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What is the Plum Pudding model?

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A model of the atom where electrons are embedded in a positively charged 'soup'.

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What does the term 'atomic number' refer to?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.