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Why Rutherford does not use beta particles for scattering on gold foil?
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Which of the following provided evidence that most of the mass of the atom as well as all of the positive charge is concentrated in a very small core the nucleus?
The scattering of alpha particles by a metal foil.
Why did Rutherford use alpha particles rather than electrons for his scattering experenment?
Because the alpha particles are positively charged. In order for the experiment to work, the positive alpha particles must be attracted to the negatively charged gold foil.
What material did Rutherford use in his famous experiment?
Rutherford's experimenters were Hans Geiger, and Ernest Marsden, both of whom went on to have worthwhile science careers. The metal foil used in the Rutherford experiments was gold, for this foil amy be made extremely thin by careful beating, whilst still being imperforate.
When positively charged particles bounced back from the foil Rutherford called this?
Deflection of alpha particles
Who conducted the gold foil experiment to discover the nucleaus?
Ernest Rutherford was responsible for the Gold Foil experiment. A great portion of Ernest Rutherford's research included the study of alpha particles.
Experiment to test the absorpion of beta particles by thin sheets of aluminium?
Rutherford shot beta particles at gold foil to discover protons, but i have never heard of an aluminum foil experiment.
Which of the following provided evidence that most of the mass of the atom as well as all of the positive charge is concentrated in a very small core the nucleus?
The scattering of alpha particles by a metal foil.
Which observations helped Rutherford determine that atoms have tiny dense positively charged nuclei?
A+ answer: A few of the alpha particles in his expeirment were deflected from the gold foil at large angles. Scattering pattern of alpha particles 'shot' at a thin gold foil. Most went straight thru showing the nucleus was very small. Analysis of the scattering showed electrical repulsion, not that the particles actually hit the nucleus and bounced off.
Why did Rutherford use alpha particles rather than electrons for his scattering experenment?
Because the alpha particles are positively charged. In order for the experiment to work, the positive alpha particles must be attracted to the negatively charged gold foil.
Which scientist said electrons orbit the nucleus in distinct orbit?
Rutherford, using his gold foil scattering experiment
Which type of particles did Rutherford fire at gold foil?
atoms
What material did Rutherford use in his famous experiment?
Rutherford's experimenters were Hans Geiger, and Ernest Marsden, both of whom went on to have worthwhile science careers. The metal foil used in the Rutherford experiments was gold, for this foil amy be made extremely thin by careful beating, whilst still being imperforate.
When positively charged particles bounced back from the foil Rutherford called this?
Deflection of alpha particles
Why is gold foil used in the alpha particle scattering?
Hi I believe the answer to be because of its high density. Gold or Aurum (Au) is very dense and hence will 'reflect'and 'deflect' alpha particles, which are helium nuclei. Beta particles are electrons Hope that helps
When Rutherford performed his metal foil experiment did the alpha particles pass straight through the foil or bounce back?
The alpha particles beam is scattered.
Who discovered the nucleus using his gold foil?
Rutherford by bombarding gold foil with positively charged particles and noting that some particles were widely deflected.
What did Rutherford observe that suprised him?
Most of the alpha particles shot at the gold foil went straight through the foil
