Development of the Model of the Atom

Development of the Model of the Atom

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The video explores the historical development of atomic theory, starting with Democritus' concept of indivisible atoms. It covers the discovery of the electron by JJ Thompson using cathode ray tubes, leading to the plum pudding model. Rutherford's gold foil experiment revealed the nucleus, altering the atomic model. Bohr further refined the model with defined electron orbits, and Chadwick discovered the neutron, completing the modern understanding of atomic structure.

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Who was the first philosopher to propose the idea of the atom?

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What does the word 'atom' mean in Greek?

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What is the significance of the cathode ray tube in the study of atoms?

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What model of the atom was proposed by J.J. Thomson?

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What was the main conclusion of Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

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How did Neil Bohr contribute to the atomic model?

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What particle was discovered by James Chadwick in 1932?

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