Practice Rutherford’s Nuclear Model (1911) - 1.1.3 | Theme E: Nuclear and Quantum Physics | IB MYP Grade 11 Physics
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Question 1

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What does the nucleus contain?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes up the mass of an atom.

Question 2

Easy

Name the type of particle used in Rutherford's experiment.

💡 Hint: These particles have a positive charge.

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Question 1

What did Rutherford discover about the structure of atoms?

  • Atoms are made of solid particles.
  • Atoms are mostly empty space with a dense nucleus.
  • Atoms are uniformly charged.

💡 Hint: Consider what happened during the gold foil experiment.

Question 2

True or False: Rutherford's model of the atom included a nucleus.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the main outcomes of his experiment.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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