Question

What’s the difference between Ernest Rutherford’s and J. J. Thomson’s model of the atom?
A. The models are basically the same except Rutherford’s model states that electrons have to stay in particular energy levels.
B. Thomson’s model suggests that electrons are randomly distributed in a cloud of positive charge, while Rutherford’s model suggests that the atom has a centered positive charge with orbiting electrons.
C. Thomson’s model suggests that atoms have a centered positive charge with electrons moving randomly around the center and Rutherford’s model suggests that electrons are in

Answer 1

orbits within a cloud of positive charge. (the rest of answer choice C)

Answer 2

C is correct

Answer 3

Okay, thank you!