Match each statement with the correct scientist.

Question

He used the gold foil experiments to develop his model of the atom __________.

His theory stated that all matter is made up of small, indivisible particles called atoms _________.

His model of the atom was called the plum pudding model ________________.


His experiments involved cathode ray tubes _____________.


He discovered the nucleus and the positively charged protons _____________.

He discovered the negatively charged electron ________________.

His experiments showed that electrons move in energy levels around the nucleus. Electrons can move from one level to another by absorbing or releasing energy _____________.

His atomic theory states that atoms combine in small, whole-number ratios to make new substances _________________.

Choices: John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, Ernest Rutherford, Niels Bohr

choose the correct answers

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches for each statement:

1. He used the gold foil experiments to develop his model of the atom __________. Ernest Rutherford

2. His theory stated that all matter is made up of small, indivisible particles called atoms _________. John Dalton

3. His model of the atom was called the plum pudding model ________________. J.J. Thomson

4. His experiments involved cathode ray tubes _____________. J.J. Thomson

5. He discovered the nucleus and the positively charged protons _____________. Ernest Rutherford

6. He discovered the negatively charged electron ________________. J.J. Thomson

7. His experiments showed that electrons move in energy levels around the nucleus. Electrons can move from one level to another by absorbing or releasing energy _____________. Niels Bohr

8. His atomic theory states that atoms combine in small, whole-number ratios to make new substances _________________. John Dalton

So the answers are:

1. Ernest Rutherford
2. John Dalton
3. J.J. Thomson
4. J.J. Thomson
5. Ernest Rutherford
6. J.J. Thomson
7. Niels Bohr
8. John Dalton