Structure of an Atom.
What is an Atom?. Atom is the building block of matter ..
Development of Atomic Model Theory. Initially, scientists considered atom to be indivisible, but with Research and Development in the field, sub-atomic particles: electron (e-), proton (p+), and neutron (n) were discovered, which made atom divisible..
Models of an Atom. THOMSON’S MODEL.
. RUTHERFORD’S MODEL. O. Gold-foil Experiment. Result.
. BOHR’S MODEL In 1913, Neil Bohr postulated: Only certain special orbits of electrons, are allowed inside the atom. While travelling in special orbits the electrons don’t radiate energy..
. NEUTRONS In 1932, James Chadwick discovered another sub-atomic particle which was named as Neutron, and represented by letter ‘n’..