Atomic Models
Chapter Name : Structure Of Atom |
Sub Topic Code : 102_11_02_02_01 |
Topic Name : Atomic Models |
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Sub Topic Name : Thomson's Model Of An Atom |
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Introduction
Structure of the model
Pre-Requisites:
Sub-atomic particles
Activity:
Watermelon , plum pudding , raisin pudding. Try and understand the reason behind the failure of Thomson model
Real Life Question:
Can you imagine a watermelon? Imagine a plum-pudding
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Plum-pudding , raisin pudding watermelon | Names given to Thomson’s model Names given to Thomson’s model |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Different names given to it | Compare the model with the names. |
Places to visit :
The bakery shop or the fruit shop
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Watermelon , plum and raisin pudding | They resemble the model |
What you learn in Theory:
Thomson model
What you learn in Practice:
The first proposed model of atom and why it failed