Question

how does rutherfords model of the atom compare with thomsons model?
they both describe atoms as small, indivisible spheres.
they both describe electrons as moving around the nucleus.
they both describe electrons as being surrounded by the positive matter.
they both describe atoms as being made up of positive and negative matter.

Explanation:

• Thomson's model (plum - pudding model):
• Atoms are composed of positive and negative matter. The positive charge is spread throughout the atom (like the "pudding"), and electrons (negative charges) are embedded within this positive "pudding" (like "plums").
• Rutherford's model (nuclear model):
• Atoms have a small, dense, positively - charged nucleus at the center. Electrons move around the nucleus in the mostly empty space of the atom. Atoms are made up of positive (nucleus) and negative (electrons) components.

Answer:

They both describe atoms as being made up of positive and negative matter.