Question

Watermelon Model of atom was proposed by

• A. Bohr
• B. Thomson
• C. Rutherford
• D. Sommerfield

Answer 1

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.