Thomson's Atomic Model

Question 1

Postulates

Answer 1

1) Atom - Spherical particle, radius - 10^-10 m
2) Positive charge and mass (P and N) evenly distributed in atom
3) Electrons embedded to give most stable electronic config

Question 2

Other names for model

Answer 2

Plum pudding model
Raisin Pudding Model
Watermelon model

Question 3

Drawbacks

Answer 3

Failed to explain experimental observations made later