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Evolution of Atomic Models

The document outlines the historical development of atomic theory from 400 BC to 1926, highlighting key contributions from various scientists. It begins with Democritus's idea of indivisible atoms, followed by Dalton's atomic theory, J.J. Thomson's discovery of the electron, Rutherford's gold foil experiment, Bohr's planetary model, and concludes with the Quantum Mechanical Model. Each scientist's work built upon previous theories, leading to a more complex understanding of atomic structure and behavior.

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Evolution of Atomic Models

The document outlines the historical development of atomic theory from 400 BC to 1926, highlighting key contributions from various scientists. It begins with Democritus's idea of indivisible atoms, followed by Dalton's atomic theory, J.J. Thomson's discovery of the electron, Rutherford's gold foil experiment, Bohr's planetary model, and concludes with the Quantum Mechanical Model. Each scientist's work built upon previous theories, leading to a more complex understanding of atomic structure and behavior.

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400 BC 1803 1897 1911 1913 1926

Democritus Dalton J.J Thomson Rutherford Bohr Quantum Mechanical Model


● All matter is composed of ● Gold Foil Experiment Proposed a model
● Mathematically describes
● “All matter is made ● Discovered the electron
● Used radioactive alpha
●
the wave properties of
atoms. where electrons
up of tiny, ● Proposed the Plum particles shot through electrons
● Atoms of a given element are travel around the
INDIVISIBLE, Pudding Model gold foil.
● Developed by many
identical. nucleus in fixed scientists
● “The atom is composed of Most particles passed
particles called ● Atoms cannot be divided, ● orbits ● Positive nucleus with a
created or destroyed. negatively charged straight through The model is called fuzzy cloud of electrons
atoms.” Some were deflected
●
● Atoms of different elements particles.” ● the Planetary or ● Electrons act as waves
● No experimental combine to form compounds. Called these particles ● Conclusion: and particles
● Bohr’s Model
proof. ● In chemical reactions, atoms are electrons. ● The atom is mostly ● Electrons jump orbits
separated, rearranged, and empty space by gaining or losing
● Determined the very large
combined. ● Very dense, small, energy
charge to mass ratio of an positive center
electron. ● Named nucleus

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