2.2.2 - Rutherford Nuclear Model of Atom
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What did Rutherford use to probe atomic structure?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the experiments he conducted.
What did Rutherford conclude about the majority of an atom's volume?
💡 Hint: Think about the behavior of the alpha particles.
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What did Rutherford's gold foil experiment conclude about the atom's structure?
💡 Hint: Recall the behavior of the alpha particles in the experiment.
True or False: The Rutherford model could explain the stability of electrons in their orbits.
💡 Hint: Consider the clash with classical electromagnetic theory.
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Given the observations from Rutherford's experiment, analyze why earlier models of atom failed to explain the atomic structure.
💡 Hint: Contrast Dalton's belief with Rutherford's findings.
Evaluate Rutherford's model in the context of modern atomic theory. What limitations need to be addressed?
💡 Hint: Think about how Rutherford's model contrasts with later models.
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