PARTS OF THE ATOM electrons protons neutrons
J.J. THOMSON (1856-1940)
J.J. THOMSON (1856-1940) 1897 – discovered electrons: negatively charged subatomic particles experimented using flow of electric current through gases
CATHODE RAY TUBE
CATHODE RAY TUBE More proof: added + and – charged plates: cathode ray is attracted to + plate
CATHODE RAY TUBE
CATHODE RAY TUBE More proof: added + and – charged plates: cathode ray is attracted to + plate used different gases – always saw beam; different intensities used different metals – always saw beam; different intensities
CONCLUSIONS cathode rays - must be negatively-charged particles: ELECTRONS! these particles are part of every atom calculated mass of e- = 1/2000 of the mass of a hydrogen atom
CROOKES TUBE proved that electrons have mass no fluorescent screen in cathode ray tube Crookes tube video