As per Thomson,

Interpretation 1

  • Model of Atom is similar to a plum pudding .
  • The pudding is spherical in shape and has dry fruits in it embedded (spread) throughout the pudding.
  • Similarly an atom is mainly made up of a positively charged sphere with electrons embedded all through it.

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Interpretation 2

  • The structure of atoms is just like a watermelon .
  • Watermelon is red coloured with seeds embedded (spread) throughout.

Similarly an atom is mainly made up of a positively charged sphere with electrons embedded all through .

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As per Thomson's Theory;

  • An atom contains only protons and electrons (there are no neutrons).
  • An atom contains a positively charged sphere with negatively charged electrons embedded in it .
  • The negative and positive charges are equal in magnitude , hence overall atoms are electrically neutral .




Examples -

In text Question - Page 47 Q1, Q2 Page 49Q1

NCERT Back Exercise - Q2, Q14(i), Q14(iii), 

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