Atomic Theory Grade 9 Science
Theories and Laws What’s the difference between a theory and a law??
Laws Descriptions of events or patterns that have been observed over long periods of time Do not involve an explanation, simply state what happens
Theories Explain observations that are supported by experimental evidence Can change if new evidence becomes available
Development of the Atomic Theory Men and women from different countries have contributed to our understanding of the atom
Early Greeks contributed to the Atomic Theory Empedocles: Democritus: Aristotle:
John Dalton
Dalton Atomic Theory State the 4 points of Daltons Atomic Theory:
JJ Thomson
Atoms composed of small particles Atoms contain negatively charged particles called electrons Raisin bun model
Ernest Rutherford Conducted “Gold Foil Experiment” Realized large space within atoms Discovered the nucleus of the atom Established that the nucleus had 2 types of particles: proton (+) and neutron (0)
Gold Foil Experiment Positive particles
Neils Bohr Studied the area around the nucleus Area around nucleus contained electrons (-) Ran electric current through gas and observed the gas glowing brightly Proposed electrons surround nucleus in specific energy levels
Bohr’s ModelGlowing Neon Gas
Study the structure of the Atom with its three sub- atomic particles