Question detail
What does the plum pudding model of the atom describe?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Atoms and isotopes
Question
- A. A ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded in it
- B. A solid sphere made of protons and neutrons
- C. Electrons orbiting a central nucleus
- D. A nucleus surrounded by a cloud of electrons
Answer
A ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded in it
Explanation
The plum pudding model describes the atom as a ball of positive charge with negatively charged electrons embedded within it, representing the early understanding of atomic structure.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Plum Pudding Model
Students often describe the plum pudding model as having electrons randomly scattered throughout a solid mass rather than embedded in a positive charge.
Emphasize that the plum pudding model depicts a ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded within it, rather than just scattered.
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