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Explain the difference between the distribution of positive charge in Thomson's atomic model and Rutherford's atomic model.

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According to Thomson.s atomic model, the atom is a homogeneous sphere of positive charge. According to Rutherford.s atomic model, the positive charge is concentrated in the nucleus.
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