Practice Rutherford's Model (1911) - 1.3 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB Grade 12 Diploma Programme Physics
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1.3 - Rutherford's Model (1911)

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Question 1

Easy

What did Rutherford discover about the structure of the atom?

💡 Hint: Think about what the alpha particles revealed in the gold foil experiment.

Question 2

Easy

Who proposed the 'plum pudding' model?

💡 Hint: Recall the earlier model of atomic structure.

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Question 1

What did Rutherford's gold foil experiment demonstrate?

  • The atom is a solid mass
  • Atoms contain a nucleus
  • Electrons are stationary

💡 Hint: Remember what the experiment revealed about the atom's internal structure.

Question 2

True or False: According to Rutherford, most of the atom is empty space.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how many particles were deflected.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the experiment conducted by Rutherford. Explain what modifications to the model would be needed if the alpha particles had been significantly more deflected.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of increased deflection compared to actual outcomes.

Question 2

If you were to redesign an experiment to further investigate Rutherford's findings, what variables would you focus on and what methodology would you employ?

💡 Hint: Think about how to gather more data on atomic structure using variations in particle behavior.

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