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This question is about historic models of the atom. Two historic models of the atom. Model X shows a solid-looking shaded grey sphere representing a ball of positive charge, with small circular negatively charged electrons scattered randomly throughout its volume. Model Y shows a tiny central circle with a plus sign representing a positive nucleus, and several concentric circular orbits around it containing tiny circular negatively charged electrons in distinct energy levels.

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Name the models of the atom shown in the figure above.

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Compare Model Y with Model X. Refer to the structure, charge distribution, and location of mass in both models.

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In 1932, James Chadwick discovered a new subatomic particle. Name this subatomic particle.

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d.

Explain how the discovery of this particle helped scientists understand isotopes.

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