Question

Describe J. J. Thomson's experiment that led to his discovery of electrons. Explain why this discovery helped us understand the nature of atoms.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Thomson discovered the electron by experimenting with a Crookes, or cathode ray, tube. He demonstrated that cathode rays were negatively charged. In addition, he also studied positively charged particles in neon gas.

Answer 2

Answer:

jj Thompson discovered the electron

Explanation:

he took a discharge tube with a cathode and an anode at each side and with a positive and a negative plate, passed high voltage current and found the cathode rays to bend towards the positive plate