Question

In his experiments, J. J. Thomson discovered a tiny stream of particles.

(Please answer all 5 questions)

*Why did he conclude that these particles were negatively charged?

*What were these particles eventually called?

* According to Thomson, where are these particles located in the atom?

*Why did Thomson conclude that atoms also contain a positive charge?

* According to Thomson, where are the positive charges located in the atom?

Answer 1

J. J. Thomson found that the path taken by the cathode ray could be bent towards a positive metal plate, and away from a negative metal plate. As a result, he reasoned that the particles in the cathode ray were negative.