Atomic Structure and Theories

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Atoms

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It is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.

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Nucleus

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It is the dense, positively charged central core of an atom.

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Proton

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It is a subatomic particle with a positive charge found in the nucleus.

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Planetary Model

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It is an early model of the atom that pictured electrons orbiting the nucleus like planets around the sun.

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Nuclear Model

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It is a model of the atom with a small, dense, positively charged nucleus surrounded by mostly empty space.

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J.J. Thomson

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He/She is the scientist who discovered the electron using the cathode ray tube.

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Electron

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It is a subatomic particle with a negative charge found in the electron cloud.

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Ernest Rutherford

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He/She is the scientist who conducted the gold foil experiment, leading to the discovery of the nucleus.

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Gold Foil Experiment

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It is the experiment that demonstrated the existence of a small, dense, positively charged nucleus.

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James Chadwick

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He/She is the scientist who discovered the neutron.