Question

What are the characteristic features of Thomson's model of atom?

Answer 1

The characteristic features of Thomson's model are:

1. An atom consists of a positively charged sphere and the electrons are embedded in it.

2. The negative and positive charges are equal in magnitude. So, the atom as a whole is electrically neutral.

3. This model was known as plum pudding model because it consisted of electrons surrounded by positive charge to balance the electrons negative charges like negatively charged plums surrounded by positively charged pudding.