Question

The diagram below shows two models of the atom.

Thompson's and Rutherford's model of atoms

The models can be best used to (2 points)


explain that all atomic theories are incorrect

prove that all theories have the same meaning

show that atomic theories cannot change over time

demonstrate the evolution in the structure of the atom

Answer 1

Demonstrate the evolution in the structure of the atom

Answer 2

Answer: Option (d) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

J.J. Thompson had proposed plum pudding model in which he stated that an atom consists of positive and negative charges.

Whereas Rutherford said that an atom contains protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons (have positive charge) and neutrons (have no charge) reside inside the nucleus of the atom when mass of an atom is concentrated. And, electrons which have negative charge revolve around the nucleus of the atom.

Hence, the given models can be best used to demonstrate the evolution in the structure of the atom.