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English Chemist whose work led to widespread acceptance of idea of atoms
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Late 19th century scientist who stated atoms were not simple solid spheres
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Became famous for the theory of relativity, which laid the basis for the release of atomic energy. In 1905 he formulated Special Theory of Relativity.
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Developed a more complete understanding of structure of atoms
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Proposed orbit around the nucleus. 1913
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Schrodinger used mathematical equations to describe the location and energy level of an electron.
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He established the atomic number is determined by the number of protons in an atom. 1927
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In 1932, James Chadwick discovered the neutron.