Which of the statements about the discovery of electrons is FALSE? Rutherford pr

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Which of the statements about the discovery of electrons is FALSE?

Rutherford proved the plum-pudding model correct.

All of the above statements are true.

Because atoms are neutral, the existence of a negatively charged particle implied there must be a positively charged component of an atom.

Thomson proposed that electrons were small particles held within a positively charged sphere.

The negatively charged electron is located within atoms.

A)

Rutherford proved the plum-pudding model correct.

B)

All of the above statements are true.

C)

Because atoms are neutral, the existence of a negatively charged particle implied there must be a positively charged component of an atom.

D)

Thomson proposed that electrons were small particles held within a positively charged sphere.

E)

The negatively charged electron is located within atoms.

Explanation / Answer

Because atoms are neutral, the existence of a negatively charged particle implied there must be a positively charged component of an atom

C)

Because atoms are neutral, the existence of a negatively charged particle implied there must be a positively charged component of an atom

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