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The alpha radiation in the experiment was detected by using a microscope and a fluorescent screen. When an alpha particle strikes the screen, the coating will fluoresce, and it will give off a "flash" of light. This small flash of light can be picked up by the investigator using the microscope.

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Who did the alpha particle scattering experiment?

The alpha particle scattering experiment was conducted by Ernest Rutherford and his team in 1909 at the University of Manchester. This experiment led to the discovery of the atomic nucleus and revolutionized our understanding of the structure of the atom.


Rutherfords alpha scattering experiment showed that the charge on the nucleus of the atom must be?

Rutherford's alpha scattering experiment showed that the charge on the nucleus of the atom must be positive because the alpha particles were deflected by the concentrated positive charge in the nucleus.


Do the alpha particles in Rutherford's experiment contain electrons?

No, alpha particles are helium nuclei made up of two protons and two neutrons, with no electrons. In Rutherford's experiment, alpha particles were used to probe the structure of atoms by scattering off the positive nucleus, helping to reveal the atom's structure.


What is the scattering experiment?

The scattering experiment of E. Rutherford and his team lead to the disvovery of the proton and to a new atomic model. Alpha particles colliding an atom are scattered by the positive atomic nucleus containing protons.


Who said atoms were made up of subatomic particles?

Rutherford proved it it from his alpha-particle scattering experiment.


What will happen if the beta particles would be there in the scattering experiment instead of alpha particles?

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Who discovered that atoms were composed of protons and neutrons?

neutrons were discovered by james chadwick by an experiment which was started by madam curie. protons were discovered by rutherford in his alpha ray scattering experiment


What are the alpha scattering equipment?

Alpha scattering equipment refers to devices used to study the deflection and scattering of alpha particles when they collide with a target material. This equipment typically includes a particle accelerator to generate alpha particles, a target material to interact with the particles, and detectors to measure the deflection angles and energies of the scattered particles. Examples of alpha scattering equipment include alpha spectrometers and Rutherford scattering apparatus.


Rutherford's alpha-scattering experiment showed that the charge on the nucleus of the atom must be a.positive b.neutral c.negative d.too small to be detected?

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What were the predictions for the alpha scattering experiment?

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Why can Rutherford's experiment not explain scattering of acute angles?

The experiment explains all angles as a measure of how close the alpha particles travelled to the nuclei. An acute angle means that the particle virtually hit the nucleus and was directly rebounded.


How did Rutherford's alpha scattering experiment show that Thomson's plum pudding model of the atom incorrect?

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