1. The charge of a proton is represented as +1e, where "e" denotes the elementary charge, which is approximately 1.6 × 10^-19 coulombs.

    The charge of a proton is represented as +1e, where “e” denotes the elementary charge, which is approximately 1.6 × 10^-19 coulombs.

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  2. Scientists employed various experimental techniques, including cathode ray tube experiments, gold foil experiments, and spectroscopy, to determine the structure of atoms. These experiments led to the development of models such as the plum pudding model and the nuclear model, eventually leading to thRead more

    Scientists employed various experimental techniques, including cathode ray tube experiments, gold foil experiments, and spectroscopy, to determine the structure of atoms. These experiments led to the development of models such as the plum pudding model and the nuclear model, eventually leading to the modern understanding of atomic structure.

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  3. Determining the structure of atoms was crucial for scientists as it provided insights into the fundamental building blocks of matter, explaining chemical properties, atomic behavior, and laying the groundwork for advancements in physics and chemistry.

    Determining the structure of atoms was crucial for scientists as it provided insights into the fundamental building blocks of matter, explaining chemical properties, atomic behavior, and laying the groundwork for advancements in physics and chemistry.

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  4. Canal rays were positively charged particles found in gas discharge tubes. Eugen Goldstein discovered them in 1886 while studying cathode rays, contributing to the understanding of atomic structure and the existence of subatomic particles.

    Canal rays were positively charged particles found in gas discharge tubes. Eugen Goldstein discovered them in 1886 while studying cathode rays, contributing to the understanding of atomic structure and the existence of subatomic particles.

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  5. Scientists believed atoms were composed of protons and electrons due to experimental evidence like the cathode ray tube and the gold foil experiment, which showed electrons' existence and protons' presence in the nucleus, respectively, supporting the model proposed by Ernest Rutherford.

    Scientists believed atoms were composed of protons and electrons due to experimental evidence like the cathode ray tube and the gold foil experiment, which showed electrons’ existence and protons’ presence in the nucleus, respectively, supporting the model proposed by Ernest Rutherford.

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