What are the different models of the atom throughout history?

Can you explain the different models of the atom that have been proposed throughout history?

Sure! The atomic model has evolved significantly over time. It started with Dalton's solid sphere model in the early 1800s.

What did Dalton's model suggest about atoms?

Dalton's model proposed that atoms are indivisible and that each element consists of identical atoms. It laid the groundwork for modern chemistry.

What came after Dalton's model?

After Dalton, J.J. Thomson introduced the plum pudding model in 1897, suggesting that atoms contain smaller negatively charged particles called electrons.

How did Rutherford's model change our understanding?

Rutherford's gold foil experiment in 1909 led to the nuclear model, which proposed that atoms have a dense nucleus surrounded by electrons.

What is the current model of the atom?

The current model is the quantum mechanical model, which describes electrons as wave functions and incorporates principles of quantum mechanics.