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Atomic Models: From Plum Pudding To Nuclear Atom

Follow how atomic models improved with evidence

ScienceGrade 9Mixed12 questions24 min
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Section A: Thomson and Rutherford Models · 6 questionsSection B: Bohr Model and Stable Orbits · 6 questions
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Section A: Thomson and Rutherford Models

Identify key model ideas and limitations.

Choose the best description.

Question 1
EasyQuestion

Thomson’s model compared the atom to:

Topic: Atomic Models · Skill: Describe Thomson atomic model

Question 2
MediumQuestion

A limitation of Thomson’s model was that it could not explain:

Topic: Atomic Models · Skill: Describe Thomson atomic model

Question 3
EasyQuestion

Rutherford’s gold foil experiment showed that most of the atom is:

Topic: Atomic Models · Skill: Describe Rutherford atomic model

Question 4
MediumQuestion

Large deflection of a few alpha particles suggested:

Topic: Atomic Models · Skill: Describe Rutherford atomic model

Question 5
AdvancedQuestion

Rutherford’s model could not fully explain:

Topic: Atomic Models · Skill: Describe Rutherford atomic model

What this assignment covers

Students compare Thomson, Rutherford and Bohr models and understand how evidence changed atomic structure ideas.

Skills and sections

Describe Thomson atomic model, Describe Rutherford atomic model, Discuss evolution of atomic structure, Describe Bohr atomic model, Draw labelled atomic models

  • Section A: Thomson and Rutherford Models: 6 questions
  • Section B: Bohr Model and Stable Orbits: 6 questions