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Dalton
English Chemist whose work led to widespread acceptance of idea of atoms -
Thomson
Late 19th century scientist who stated atoms were not simple solid spheres -
Einstein
Became famous for the theory of relativity, which laid the basis for the release of atomic energy. In 1905 he formulated Special Theory of Relativity. -
Rutherford
Developed a more complete understanding of structure of atoms -
Bohr
Proposed orbit around the nucleus. 1913 -
Schrodinger
Schrodinger used mathematical equations to describe the location and energy level of an electron. -
Heisenberg
He established the atomic number is determined by the number of protons in an atom. 1927 -
Chadwick
In 1932, James Chadwick discovered the neutron.