The Planetary Model of the Atom Is a More Detailed

question 16

Multiple Choice

The planetary model of the atom is a more detailed, or sophisticated, model than the simpler Greek model of the atom. The planetary model is useful because, unlike the Greek model, it can explain

• A) gas pressure, including air pressure.
• B) electrical phenomena such as electric current.
• C) the differences between the three states of matter.
• D) certain subtle "quantum" effects.
• E) the microscopic meaning of thermal energy.

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