Question:
In the Thomson's model of atom, which of the following statements are correct?
(i) The mass of the atom is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom
(ii) The positive charge is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom
(iii) The electrons are uniformly distributed in the positively charged sphere
(iv) The electrons attract each other to stabilise the atom
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv).
Solution:
(a) Except for the statements (iv), all other statements are correct.