Evolution of Atomic Theories: From Aristotle to Modern Science
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According to Thomson's experiments, what did he theorize about atoms?

  • Atoms are positively charged throughout.
  • Atoms consist of positively charged electrons.
  • Atoms contain negatively charged electrons. (correct)
  • Atoms do not contain any particles.

In Rutherford's revised model of the atom, where is the majority of the atom's mass located?

  • In the negatively charged electrons.
  • In the positively charged nucleus. (correct)
  • Evenly distributed throughout the atom.
  • In the empty space around the nucleus.

What particle did James Chadwick discover in 1932?

  • Electron
  • Proton
  • Neutron (correct)
  • Positron

According to Niels Bohr's model, how do electrons move around the nucleus?

<p>In fixed orbits like planets around the sun. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Quantum Mechanical Model, where are electrons placed?

<p>In electron 'orbitals'. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment conclude about the structure of an atom?

<p>Atoms have a dense, positively charged nucleus surrounded by empty space. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Democritus, what does the term 'atom' mean?

<p>Indivisible particle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Aristotle describe all matter in terms of basic substances?

<p>As compositions of earth, water, air, and fire (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did John Dalton propose about atoms of different elements?

<p>They are different from each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Democritus describe the motion of atoms?

<p>Random and unpredictable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of John Dalton's proposal regarding the creation and destruction of atoms?

<p>Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher believed in the theory that all matter is made up of four basic substances with specific qualities?

<p>Aristotle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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