Register
What discovery led J.J. Thomson to decide that atoms were not indivisible, but are actually composed of smaller parts?
189k views
3 votes
What discovery led J.J. Thomson to decide that atoms were not indivisible, but are actually composed of smaller parts?

User Akhil Latta
by
8.1k points

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

Thomson used a beam of negatively charged particles.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Tahlia
by
8.5k points
3 votes
Thomson used a beam of negatively charged particles. Using a beam of particles and detecting the scattering of the particles after they hit gold foil.
User Daniel Wyatt
by
7.8k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Compare and contrast an electric generator and a battery??
How do you balance __H2SO4 + __B(OH)3 --> __B2(SO4)3 + __H2O
Can someone complete the chemical reactions, or write which one do not occur, and provide tehir types? *c2h4+h2o *c3h8 + hcl *c2h2+br2 *c4h10+br2 *c3h6+br2
Why is gold preferred as a superior metal over silver and bronze?
Key facts of covalent bonding
Link Copied!