1. Experimental evidence, such as the discovery of subatomic particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons, as well as advancements in atomic theory and nuclear physics, revealed the divisible and complex nature of atoms.

    Experimental evidence, such as the discovery of subatomic particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons, as well as advancements in atomic theory and nuclear physics, revealed the divisible and complex nature of atoms.

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  2. J.J. Thomson proposed the "plum pudding" model for the atom, suggesting electrons were embedded in a positively charged sphere, pioneering a conceptual framework for atomic structure.

    J.J. Thomson proposed the “plum pudding” model for the atom, suggesting electrons were embedded in a positively charged sphere, pioneering a conceptual framework for atomic structure.

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  3. J.J. Thomson's atomic model proposed a "plum pudding" structure, where negatively charged electrons were embedded in a positively charged sphere, akin to plums in a pudding, rather than a solid mass.

    J.J. Thomson’s atomic model proposed a “plum pudding” structure, where negatively charged electrons were embedded in a positively charged sphere, akin to plums in a pudding, rather than a solid mass.

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  4. Incident sound waves approach a surface at an angle relative to the surface normal, while reflected waves bounce off at an equal but opposite angle, obeying the law of reflection.

    Incident sound waves approach a surface at an angle relative to the surface normal, while reflected waves bounce off at an equal but opposite angle, obeying the law of reflection.

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  5. Understanding the arrangement of electrons and protons within an atom was crucial for elucidating atomic structure and chemical behavior. It formed the basis for explaining phenomena like chemical bonding, electrical conductivity, and the diversity of elements in the periodic table.

    Understanding the arrangement of electrons and protons within an atom was crucial for elucidating atomic structure and chemical behavior. It formed the basis for explaining phenomena like chemical bonding, electrical conductivity, and the diversity of elements in the periodic table.

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