According to Thomson's model of the atom, which charges are distributed over which type of charges?

positive charges over negative charges

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negative charges over positive charges

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positive and negative charges over the nucleus

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nucleus over positive and negative charges

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The correct option is B
negative charges over positive charges

According to Thomson's model of the atom, an atom is a uniform positively charged sphere in which electrons are embedded just like dry fruits in a spherical pudding. Hence the name plum pudding model.

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