[markjohnconley]

In regard to the very first part of the experiment, I can comprehend how the electrons move in the direction of the anode but not why / how the Hydrogen nucleus? shouldn't they be moving in the direction of the cathode? Thanks, mark

[mark conley]

I can't comprehend why the 'ray' of positive particles (protons from the H gas) travel in the same direction as the electrons.  i don't mean in relation to the deflector plates but in relation to the applied voltage at the origin of the charged particles.      I can accept the deflection later on, just not the direction the positive particles are moving in, thanks, mark

I have asked a similar question before under a different username (wasn't able to remember password then couldn't find the 'change password' page) but got no replies.   Have asked this question on another two forums and only one reply and they misunderstood my question and thought i was referring to the deflection by the deflector plates.   Is this too difficult a question or too easy?

[mark conley]

I have realised the error.  I have misunderstood what the lecturer (MIT Principles of Chemical Science (2008)) said.      I thought she said the positive 'rays' were detected on the same fluorescent end  of the tube as the electron 'rays' were.   Not so, apologies to all for wasting your time, all the best, mark