Chapter 1, Problem 4ALQ

These questions concern the work of J. J. Thomson.

a. From Thomson’s work, which particles do you think he would feel are most important for the formation of compounds (chemical changes), and why?

b. Of the remaining two subatomic particles, which do you place second in importance for forming compounds, and why?

c. Propose three models that explain Thomson's findings and evaluate them. To be complete you should include Thomson’s findings