• History of the atom
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  • This model was the first to show a nucleus, consisting of protons and neutrons. Electrons surround the nucleus but are not shown in distinct energy levels.
    Planetary model or Rutherford's model
  • This model was developed after J.J. Thompson discovered electrons, a particle smaller than an atom. It shows electrons floating freely in a positive region.
    The "Plum Pudding Model" of the atom
  • Ernest Rutherford discovered that atoms were mostly
    Empty space
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