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What are important features of J.J. Thomson's atom model ? Why was it discarded ?

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Solution :J.J. Thomson model established following facts :
1. Electron is present in all atoms.
2. Since an atom is electrically neutral, so number of electron is EQUAL to number of positive charge presentin the atom.
Reasons for discardingthis model
This model was discarded DUE to following reasons :
1. It could not explain in Rutherford `ALPHA`-particles through large angles in Rutherford `alpha`-particle scattering experiment.
2. It could not explain the origin of spectral lines in the FORM of series in hydrogen atom.


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