Situation: An alpha particle is directed very close to the nucleus. Which path is most likely?, a) It passes straight without any change, b) It gets strongly deflected, c) It becomes an electron, d) It disappears, Which scientist’s model was challenged by Rutherford’s experiment?, a) Dalton, b) Thomson, c) Bohr, d) Chadwick, Which statement correctly describes Rutherford’s atomic model?, a) Positive charge is uniformly distributed throughout the atom., b) Positive charge is concentrated in a tiny nucleus., c) Electrons are embedded in a positively charged sphere., d) There is no empty space in an atom., Which observation was unexpected in Rutherford’s experiment?, a) Most particles passed straight, b) Some particles were deflected, c) A very small number bounced back, d) Alpha particles were emitted, 1. What do you think would happen if alpha particles were replaced with negatively charged particles in Gold foil experiment?, Explain, Describe, 2. What are the alpha particles?, Explain, Describe

Rutherford Atomic Model

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