The Historical Development of Atomic Theory — Quiz

Question 1

Which scientist provided a foundation for John Dalton’s work on the atomic structure?

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Joseph Proust

Question 2

From his experiments, J. J. Thomson concluded that

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atoms contain small negatively charged particles that are called electrons.

Question 3

Which statement is most likely true?

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Ernest Rutherford’s experiment led to the nuclear model of the atom.

Question 4

Which atomic model was proposed as a result of J. J. Thomson’s work?

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the plum pudding model

Question 5

What did Ernest Rutherford’s gold foil experiment demonstrate about atoms?

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Their positive charge is located in a small region that is called the nucleus.

Question 6

Which best describes the effect of J. J. Thomson’s discovery?

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The accepted model of the atom was changed.

Question 7

How did the development of the earliest idea about atoms differ from the later work of scientists?

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It was based on the thoughts of an early philosopher.

Question 8

Which conclusion could be made from Ernest Rutherford’s gold foil experiment?

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Atoms are made up of mostly empty space.

Question 9

Which scientist is credited with developing the first scientific atomic theory?

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John Dalton

Question 10

Which particle is J. J. Thomson credited with discovering?

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electron

The Historical Development of Atomic Theory — Quiz Answers