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Examine the experiment that led to the present-day atomic model. The video experiment shows the stream of electrons that travel through a vacuum between an anode and cathode. J.J. Thompson's model of an atom provides the explanation for these electrons.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils create a timeline of the different atomic models
Classroom Considerations
- Requires an understanding of the subatomic particles of an atom
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Pros
- Inserts humor within the lesson to add interest
- Discusses different theories of the makeup of the atom
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