E1 activity: Atomic models
Physicists believe that the atom has a positive nucleus surrounded by negative electrons. In this activity you will delve into a little history and philosophy of science to understand why the Thomson model was shown to be wrong by Rutherford's experiment. The historical development of atomic theory is an example of the Nature of Science. Topics: Atomic models n2kLevels: SL/HLNumber of flashcards: 8 Doing this at...