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Q: Who is theory about the atom was believed for 2000 years?
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How does Rutherford's experiment still fit what we know about the structure of an atom?

The Rutherford theory of the atom was correct; but after 100 years, of course, this theory was strongly developped, new experiments added and the today theory of the atom is more complex and detailed.


When did John Dalton state his theories about the atom?

The exact date that John Dalton stated his theories about the atom is unknown. However, it is believed that he first stated his theory sometime between 1800 and 1803.


What did Democritus think the atom was?

Democritus' atomic theory states that atoms are indivisible. That's why they have their name. Atoms is a plural of atom. Atom derives from Atoms. Atoms is greek for INDIVISIBLE. His theory states that atoms cannot be divided any further.


How do you tell if there is an atom in everything?

This supposition is the basis of the atomic theory, beginning 2 500 years ago.


Is the statement An atom consists of a dense nucleus surrounded by a cloud of electrons best described as a law or hypothesis or a theory?

A theory. Its the Atom Theory. The old theory used to be that an atom was just like a billiard ball.


Who believed that an atom is made up of an indivisible particle?

John Dalton: In the late 1700s, John Dalton developed the atomic theory on which all current understandings are based.


Dalton's atomic theory is it still believed today?

of course Dalton's atomic theory is still believed today. but it has some defects, like his first postulate states that an atom is indivisible. but as you know its not correct. but the 4th and 5th postulate of his were exactly correct and are still the basis today. for a better answer please check on wikipedia.


The model of the atom based on Quantom Theory is often called what?

Bohr atom


What was the atomic theory about?

the structure of the atom


What does the electron cloud theory state?

an atom


Jj Thomson's atomic theory?

what is atom


Where are massive amounts of energy in an atom contained?

When you split a atom, you will get quarks, when you split a quark, the theory is that you will get little strings of energy (take a look at the string theory)