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In Thomson's model, _________ are embedded in a positively charged 'soup'.

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electrons
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neutrons
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protons
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ions
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Solution

The correct option is A electrons
In Thomson's model, the atom is composed of electrons surrounded by a soup of positive charge to balance the electrons' negative charges, like negatively charged "plums" surrounded by positively charged "pudding" .

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