2. Atoms & Elements
The Atom
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
What experiment revealed that atoms possess electrons, negatively charged particles, in their structure?
What experiment revealed that atoms possess electrons, negatively charged particles, in their structure?
ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
A negatively charged plate repels a cathode ray, which is generated by placing a high voltage across metal electrodes at opposite ends of a sealed glass tube.
B
The speed of falling oil droplets sprayed into a chamber was measured with and without voltage. Using X-rays, the oil droplets were given a negative charge and suspended between electrically charged plates. The speed of the oil droplets dropping changes as the voltage varies.
C
Alpha particles are emitted by a radioactive substance. They are directed at a gold foil, where the majority of them pass through, a few are significantly deflected, and some bounce back toward the radioactive source.