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Are silver and gold both made of subatomic particles?

Yes, both silver and gold are composed of subatomic particles. At the atomic level, they are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. These subatomic particles combine to form the nucleus and electron cloud of an atom, determining its chemical and physical properties.


The kind of particle Rutherford used to shoot through gold foil?

Rutherford shot high-energy alpha particles (two protons and two neutrons, or a helium nucleus) at the gold foil. A small fraction of these alpha particles bounced back, and that is how Rutherford discovered the nucleus.


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


What subatomic particle did the gold foil experiment discover?

Rutherford's gold foil experiment did not discover the existence of any subatomic particles, but it did show the existence of a small, tightly packed, positively charged nucleus and thus led to the discovery of protons.


Why alfa particles do not get attracted by the electrons present in the atom when gold foil is bambarded by positively charged helium ions?

Alpha particles are essentially helium nuclei, consisting of two protons and two neutrons, so they carry a double positive charge. The positive charge of the alpha particle and the positive charge of the nucleus repel each other, preventing the alpha particle from being attracted to the electrons surrounding the gold nucleus. This repulsion is what allows the alpha particles to pass through the gold foil without being significantly deflected.

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Is true about gold and helium?

They are made of subatomic particles (APEX)


Are silver and gold both made of subatomic particles?

Yes, both silver and gold are composed of subatomic particles. At the atomic level, they are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. These subatomic particles combine to form the nucleus and electron cloud of an atom, determining its chemical and physical properties.


How many subatomic particles is there in Gold?

Gold has 79 protons and electrons and also 118 neutrons.


Who and how did the subatomic particles get discovered for protons?

Ernest Rutherfod in 1917-1919 after the gold-foil experiment.


What is true about silver and gold?

Silver is usually less expensive than gold and has a higher electrical and thermal conductivity. Gold is more malleable and ductile compared to silver. Both silver and gold are precious metals often used in jewelry and as investment assets.


What terms of subatomic particles did gold have?

Gold has 79 electrons and protons; the number of neutrons is specific for each isotope. Number of neutrons in a gold isotope = Mass number - 79


What is the number of subatomic particles in gold?

Mole is a unit of measurement of an amount of substance. I'll take particles to be atoms, for I assume the sample of Gold to be pure. In that case, the number of atoms in one mole of Gold will be the Avogadro constant, or 6.022142 × 1023.


All atoms of a given element have exactly the same number of what type of subatomic particle?

All elements are made of the same subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Oxygen and Gold are both made out of these same particles, just in different numbers. There is one element that lacks a neutron, and that is hydrogen-1, but it is still made of protons and electrons, in this case, one of each.


What statement is true about gold and silver?

Gold is generally more valuable and sought after than silver due to its rarity and use in jewelry and investment. Silver is more commonly used in industrial applications and has a lower price per ounce compared to gold. Both metals are considered precious and have been used as forms of currency throughout history.


The kind of particle Rutherford used to shoot through gold foil?

Rutherford shot high-energy alpha particles (two protons and two neutrons, or a helium nucleus) at the gold foil. A small fraction of these alpha particles bounced back, and that is how Rutherford discovered the nucleus.


Who identified cathode rays as subatomic particles?

J.J. Thomson is credited with identifying cathode rays as streams of negatively charged subatomic particles, which were later named electrons. His experiments with cathode ray tubes led to the discovery of the electron and contributed to the development of the atomic theory.


Why did the path of only some alpha particles deviate in Rutherford experiment?

Alpha particles are positively charged helium nuclei. As such, they are repelled by other positively-charged nuclei. In Rutherford's experiment, he used gold foil. Since gold atoms have large, massive nuclei, the alpha particles were easily repelled by the large gold atom nuclei, and they were scattered in different directions.