Question

Prior to Thomson's discovery, the atom was thought to be indivisible. What was the significance of Thomson's concept of the electron?

Answer 1

Thomson's notion of the electron came from his work with a nineteenth century scientific curiosity: the cathode ray tube. (For years scientists had known that if an electric current was passed through a vacuum tube, a stream of glowing material could be seen; however, no one could explain why.) hope that helps(:

Answer 2

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