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Watermelon Model of atom was proposed by


A

Bohr

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Thomson

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C

Rutherford

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D

Sommerfield

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Solution

The correct option is B

Thomson


Explanation for correct option:

Option (B) Thomson

Postulates of Thomson of an atom:

JJ. Thomson proposed the watermelon model i.e. also known as the plum pudding model of an atom.

  • An atom is made up of a sphere that is positively charged and the electrons are placed in it.
  • The magnitude of negative/positive charges is equal.
  • Thus, the atom as a whole is electrically neutral.

Explanation for incorrect options:

The watermelon model was proposed by Thomson. Thus options A, C, and D are incorrect,

Hence, the correct option is (B) i.e. Thomson.


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