Atomic Theory

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What is Atomic Theory?

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Atomic Theory is a scientific theory that explains the nature of matter, stating that all matter is composed of atoms, which are the smallest units of elements.

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Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?

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John Dalton is known as the father of modern chemistry for developing the first comprehensive atomic theory.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central region of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

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What model of the atom did Erwin Schrodinger propose?

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Erwin Schrodinger proposed the Electron Cloud Model of the atom, which describes electrons as existing in probabilistic clouds around the nucleus.

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What did J.J. Thomson discover about atoms?

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J.J. Thomson discovered that atoms contain negatively charged particles (electrons) and positively charged particles, leading to the understanding of atomic structure.

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What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is the significance of the Electron Cloud Model?

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The Electron Cloud Model is significant because it provides a more accurate representation of the behavior of electrons in an atom compared to earlier models.