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Models of the atom, energy levels and emission spectra (2025 spec)

Thomson, Rutherford and Bohr models, energy levels, E2 − E1 = hf, line spectra, and mass defect and binding energy. Added for the revised specification (students starting 5th year from September 2025).

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Match the pairs: 2 · Multiple choice: 6 · Numeric answer: 4 · Put in order: 2 · Short answer: 1

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Put in order
Order these atomic models historically.

Give each item its position (1 = first).

Bohr's energy levels
Dalton's solid sphere
Rutherford's nuclear model
Thomson's plum pudding
Hint 1

Who discovered the electron?

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