Practice - Rutherford’s Nuclear Model (1911)
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Practice Questions
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What does the nucleus contain?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up the mass of an atom.
Name the type of particle used in Rutherford's experiment.
💡 Hint: These particles have a positive charge.
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What did Rutherford discover about the structure of atoms?
💡 Hint: Consider what happened during the gold foil experiment.
True or False: Rutherford's model of the atom included a nucleus.
💡 Hint: Remember the main outcomes of his experiment.
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Design an experiment that could prove the existence of the nucleus based on Rutherford's methods. Explain the expected results.
💡 Hint: Think of how changing variables impacts your observations.
Discuss how the introduction of the nucleus changed the scientific community's view on atomic stability and radioactivity.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications for nuclear studies in later physics.
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