Question

what is the difference in the atomic model of Thomson and Rutherford

Answer 1

Thomson's theoryincluded the atoms having electrons, while Rutherford's said that atoms have a nucleus and electrons orbit the nucleus.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

a. Difference between Thomson and Rutherford Theory are as follows :

 

Thomson Theory Rutherford Theory

States that electron are embedded in a positively charged solid material which is spherical in shape States that an atom is composed of an atomic nucleus around which electrons are revolving in an orbit

Does not give any detail about the atomic nucleus Explains about the atomic nucleus

States that electrons are uniformally distributed in an atom States that electrons are located around a central solid material

Indicates that atom is spherical in shape Indicates that an atom has a central solid core called as nucleus surrounded by the electrons

Does not give any idea about constituents of nucleus States that nucleus is composed of protons and neutrons