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Compare all the proposed models of an atom given in this chapter.
Thomson’s atomic model | Rutherford’s atomic model | Bohr’s atomic model |
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No explanation about nucleus |
Nucleus is explained | Nucleus is explained |
The positive charge exists in the form of a sphere. |
A positive charge, called proton, is present inside the nucleus. |
A positive charge called proton is present inside the nucleus. |
Electrons are studded in a positively charged sphere |
Electrons keep revolving around the nucleus in orbits. |
Electrons keep revolving in fixed orbits. (in energy levels) around the nucleus. |
This is a nuclear model | Rutherford’s model had many drawbacks. |
Bohr improved Rutherford’s model. |