Thomson's model of atom — task. Chemistry CBSE Live product, Class 9 (2026-27).

Write brief answers for the following questions

Thomson’s model of the atom explained how atoms remain electrically neutral.

i. According to Thomson, an atom is electrically neutral because

electrons and neutrons cancel each other
the number of protons and neutrons are equal
the positive charge of the sphere balances the total negative charge of electrons
the nucleus contains no charge

ii. In Thomson’s model, the positive charge is —

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4. Thomson's model of atom