What are the limitations of J.J. Thomson’s model of the atom?
Explanation 1. Thomson's model of atom could explain the electrical neutrality of the atom but it failed to explain the results of scattering experiments performed by Rutherford. Experiments done by other scientists showed that protons are present only in the centre of the atom and electrons are distributed around it. 2. His model failed to explain how protons and electrons were arranged in an atom so close to each other. Consequently, it was rejected in favour of Rutherford's model of atom. Final Answer 1. Thomson's model of atom is helpful to explain the electrical neutrality of the atom but it failed to explain the results of scattering experiments performed by Rutherford. 2. This model is failed because this was unable to predict how protons and electrons were arranged in an atom so close to each other. Consequently, it was rejected in favour of Rutherford's model of atom.
