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It was correct as far as it went (as are all scientific theories), however it predicted the electrons would all practically instantly spiral into the nucleus while the atom emitted an intense flash of x-rays and gamma rays, which obviously does not happen.
It took the addition of Heisenberg's Quantum theory to explain why the electrons stay in "fixed" orbitals and allow the prediction of hydrogen's spectral lines. This combined theory was more correct, and with only minor modifications is the modern atomic theory.
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Was Rutherfords model of an atom incorrect or incomplete?
incorrect
What contribution to atomic theory was made by Geiger and Marsden in their gold foil experiment?
was wandering the smae thing but i think they just developed rutherfords theory by doing the gold foil experiment in depth
What evidence was there to suggesst that the phlogiston theory was correct?
the evidence that the phlogistan theory was correct was that there was heat and by the way this is definetly correct
What are incorrect formulas for elements Ar2 Fe Cu2 I2 O2?
Ar2 is incorrect. Reason; Argon is a noble gas and exists as single atoms (monatomic) . Fe is correct Iron chemically exists as single atoms . Cu2 is incorrect. Reason ; copper exists as single atoms. I2 is correct ; iodine is diatomic. O2 is correct ; oxygen is diatomic.
What materials are needed for rutherfords gold foil experiment?
gold foil.
Was Rutherfords model of an atom incorrect or incomplete?
incorrect
Is the theory of spontaneous generation considered to be correct or incorrect?
Incorrect nowadays.
Did Niels Bohr worked of the theory of quantum physics and the error in Rutherfords model to create is own is thie correct Or did he use the scientific way what is it and or did he do something unique?
something else
Are changing scientific theories a weakness or strength of science?
It depends. If the Theory is correct, changing is a weakness. If the Theory is incorrect,changing is a strength.
Was Rutherfords theory tested and published?
yes it was tested by the gold foil experiment
Is it correct or incorrect in science to define a theory as someone's best guess about an aspect of nature?
If a scientist were being modest, then yes. But a true theory is backed up by scientific data and observation. So your answer is Incorrect.
What were Lord Ernest Rutherfords Accomplishments?
he found faults in the atomic theory of jj Thompson
When and why do scientists discard scientific theory?
Scientific theorums are normally discarded after they have been proven to be wrong after a series of testing to verify if the theory was correct or not. Scientific theorums can take years, sometimes decades to be proven to be correct or incorrect.
Fruits is correct or incorrect?
The words fruits when pluralized is correct not incorrect.
How was Thomsons atomic theory different from Rutherfords atomic theory?
According to Thomson's atomic theory, the mass of an atom was special evenly throughout its volume. Errest Rutherford's experiment proved this wrong.
What does renotate mean?
re-notate? In the context of music theory, it would mean to notate an additional time. Possibly to correct in an incorrect notation.
What is the tomorrow's timing correct or incorrect sentence?
incorrect
