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What did Rutherford's gold foil experiment demonstrate?

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There is a dense positively charged nucleus at the center of an atom.

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What is the charge and location of neutrons?

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Neutrons have no charge and are found inside the nucleus of the atom.

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What was John Dalton's key contribution to atomic theory?

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He discovered that every element consisted of one type of atom.

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In the chocolate chip cookie model, what does the 'dough' represent?

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The 'dough' was thought to have a positive charge.

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What is the charge and location of electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged, found outside the nucleus of the atom, and attract protons found in the nucleus.

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What is the atomic theory?

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A scientific theory that describes the nature of matter, stating that all matter is composed of atoms.

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Who proposed the first modern atomic theory?

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John Dalton.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What charge do protons carry?

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Protons carry a positive charge.

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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Protons are found inside the nucleus of the atom.