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Most of his test particles (alpha particles) when straight through.
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How did Bohr's model differ form Rutherford's?
Rutherford compared an atom to a solar system. But this would mean that as the electrons rotate they radiate energy and as they do so the radius of their path would keep on decreasing and would ultimately collide with the nucleus and the atom would be destroyed. but we know that this does not happen. Bohr on the other hand stated that the electrons rotate in specific orbits.
In Rutherford's gold foil experiment the alpha particles passed through which part of the atom?
positive
What were the conclusions and drawbacks of this gold foil experiment?
Ernest Rutherford, a New Zealander, designed an experiment to study how alpha particles, with a 2+ charge, interact with a piece of very thin gold foil. Rutherford bombarded a very thin piece of gold foil with a stream of postively charged particles known as the alpha particles. He found that most of the alpha particles passed straight through the foil. This shows that most of the atom is empty space. However, a few of the alpha particles bounced back and some of the alpha particles were defected. This means that the center of the atom, or nucleus, is positively charged because it repelled the alpha particles, the charge of which is positive. A direct collision repels an alpha particle backward. This shows that the center of the atom of gold is a tiny core heavier than an alpha particle. Rutherford concluded that an atom was made of a very dense, positively charged nucleus surrounded primarily by empty space in which the electrons could be found. The radius of the nucleus is extremly small, about 1/100 000 that of the atom itself. The volme of the atom is essentially the space that the electrons occupy. Now we know that the electrons move about the nucleus, not in a fixed location.
What was rutherford's major contributions to the atomic theory?
The Nuclear Model-1909 Ernest Rutherford's great contribution to atomic theory was to show what happens to an element during radioactive decay. This enabled him to construct the first nuclear model of the atom, a cornerstone of present-day physics The Nuclear Model-1909 Ernest Rutherford's great contribution to atomic theory was to show what happens to an element during radioactive decay. This enabled him to construct the first nuclear model of the atom, a cornerstone of present-day physics
Why don't objects pass through one another since atoms are mostly empty space?
When the space inside an atom is described as "empty," what that refers to is mass. Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in the tiny center, the nucleus. So most of the space inside the atom is devoid of mass. However, that does not mean there is nothing inside the atom. The "empty space" inside an atom is not actually empty. It is filled with extremely strong electric fields produced by the positive nucleus and the negative electrons. These fields interact with the electromagnetic radiation that corresponds to visible light. This interaction makes it impossible for light to travel through most atoms without being absorbed or deflected. Therefore, you can't see through most substances.
How did Ernest Rutherford know that atoms was mostly empty space?
> because he is smart lol TROLL
What did Rutherford infer as a result of his observations?
Rutherford Discovered Many key factors of the atom. Especially about Protons and Electrons. He Did Not Know about neutrons. He Concluded That The atoms electron cloud was positive and electron floated around it like chocolate chips in a cookie.
How did Rutherford know that atom was mostly space?
Most of the particles went through the gold foil, but only a few bounced back.
What did Rutherford's gold-foil experiment help him conclude?
When Rutherford put the gold foil in front of the alpha-particle emitting source, he noticed a few things: 1. Some of the alpha particles passed through the gold foil 2. Some the particles were deflected 3. Some of the particles bounced back Rutherford concluded that an atom is made up of mostly empty space and the actual size of the atom is far smaller than the space it occupies.
How did Rutherford's know that an alpha was mostly empty space?
most of the particles went through the gold foil, but only a few bounced back. answered by: Cherry Perez (Zamboanga City) ^______^
What facts about Ernest Rutherford?
gold foil experiment and know to split an atom
What are facts about ernest Rutherford?
gold foil experiment and know to split an atom
How does Rutherford's experiment still fit what we know about the structure of an atom?
The Rutherford theory of the atom was correct; but after 100 years, of course, this theory was strongly developped, new experiments added and the today theory of the atom is more complex and detailed.
How do you know most of the mass of an atom is located in the nucleus?
the experiments of Ernest Rutherford in 1910
What were rutherford's and Thomson's key discoveries about the atom?
this is a question on my homework too! i don't know the answer though :/
How do you know that atom is mostly empty space?
The electrons are repelled by the protons, which causes then to be farther away. If the nucleus was the size of a marble, then the atom would be the size of a football stadium. Correction: Electrons are not repelled by the protons but are attracted to them. Opposite charges attract.
The term rutherford gave to the positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom was?
You should know this...Protons. Next time, just think about the question! (:
