Question

How does Bohr’s model of the atom compare with Thomson’s model?

Answer 1

They both describe atoms as being made up of positive and negative matter

Answer 2

Answer:

They both describe atoms as being made up of positive and negative matter.

Explanation:

In both Bohr's model and Thomson model, the atom consists of positively-charged matter and negatively-charged matter. However, the structure of the atom in the two models is totally different:

- in Thomson's model, the atom consists of a large sphere of uniform positive charge, and electrons (which are negatively charged) are scattered all around inside this sphere

- In Bohr's model, the atom consists of a small, positively charged nucleus, while the electrons (negatively charged) orbit around the nucleus in precise orbits.