Thomson model

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Atom
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:plum_pudding_model
gptkbp:describes structure of atom
gptkbp:explains electrical neutrality of atom
gptkbp:features embedded electrons
positively charged sphere
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomson model
gptkbp:influencedBy discovery of electron
gptkbp:limitation could not explain atomic nucleus
could not explain alpha particle scattering experiment
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:Dalton_atomic_model
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:J._J._Thomson
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rutherford_model
gptkbp:usedUntil 1911
gptkbp:yearProposed 1904
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:plum_pudding_model
gptkb:Atom
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5