Which of the following is a limitation of Thomson's model of an atom?

Arrangement of fundamental particles in an atom

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Closeness of positive and negative charge

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Both a and b

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

None of above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C Both a and b
Thomson's model of an atom explained the electrical neutrality of the atom. However, it failed to explain the arrangement of fundamental particles in an atom. Also, it couldn't explain the closeness of free positive and negative charges.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q. The graph above represents the velocity of some subatomic particle in an electric field. The graph represents the particle' s velocity as its moves in a straight line in positive and negative directions.
During which of the labeled time intervals is the particles slowing down during the entire interval?

Answer the following questions.

(a) What is the difference between the models of the atom proposed by Thomson and by Rutherford?

(b) What is the characteristic property of the element hydrogen?

(d) What is meant by atomic mass number?

(e) Name the fundamental particles in an atom.

Consider the following statements:
1). Fundamental rights are negative in nature while Directive principles are positive.
2). Fundamental rights aim at establishing social and economic democracy while Directive principles aim at establishing political democracy.
3). Fundamental rights promote individualism while Directive principles promote communal interests.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Q. Which of the following force balance the electrostatic force of attraction between the positively and negatively charged particles in Rutherford model?

Q. According to Thomson model, an atom possesses a spherical shape in which the positive charge is accumulated at the centre.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Which of the following is a limitation of Thomson's model of an atom?

The correct option is C Both a and bThomson's model of an atom explained the electrical neutrality of the atom. However, it failed to explain the arrangement of fundamental particles in an atom. Also, it couldn't explain the closeness of free positive and negative charges.

The correct option is C Both a and b
Thomson's model of an atom explained the electrical neutrality of the atom. However, it failed to explain the arrangement of fundamental particles in an atom. Also, it couldn't explain the closeness of free positive and negative charges.