4.2.2 - RUTHERFORD'S MODEL OF AN ATOM
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What are the three main subatomic particles that make up an atom?
💡 Hint: Think of the basic building parts of an atom.
What charge does a proton carry?
💡 Hint: Consider its counterpart particle.
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What did Rutherford conclude about the structure of the atom based on his experiments?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of the alpha particle scattering experiment.
True or False: A neutron has a positive charge.
💡 Hint: Remember the basic properties of subatomic particles.
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Given that Rutherford established the concept of the nucleus, propose an experimental setup to investigate the size of the nucleus versus the size of the entire atom.
💡 Hint: Think about how Rutherford conducted his own experiments.
If the mass of a proton is approximately 1 unit and that of a neutron is also 1 unit, how would you find the total mass of an atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of mass number.
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