HIstorical Timeline of the Atomic Theory-K Norman

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  • John Dalton

    John Dalton

    Proposed that the elements consisted of atoms that were identical and had the same mass and that compounds were atoms from different elements combined together.
  • JJ Thompson

    JJ Thompson

    Determined the charge to mass ratio of electrons.
  • Rutherford

    Rutherford

    Discovered alpha, beta, and gamma rays in radiation.
  • Chadwick

    Chadwick

    DIvided the nucleus into protons and neutrons
  • Bohr

    Bohr

    Proposed an atomic structure theory that stated the outer orbit of an atom could hold more electrons than the inner orbit.
  • Modern Atomic Stucture

    Modern Atomic Stucture

    Describes a cloud-like region where the electron is likely to be found.