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Rutherford's scattering experiment

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  • Q1
    What was the objective of Rutherford's scattering experiment?
    To determine the structure of an atom
    To create a new element
    To measure the speed of light
    To observe the motion of planets
    30s
  • Q2
    What type of particles were used in the Rutherford's scattering experiment?
    Beta particles
    Protons
    Gamma rays
    Alpha particles
    30s
  • Q3
    What material did Rutherford use to scatter the alpha particles?
    Copper foil
    Gold foil
    Iron foil
    Silver foil
    30s
  • Q4
    What did Rutherford observe when he scattered alpha particles through the gold foil?
    All the particles were deflected
    All the particles passed straight through the foil
    Most of the particles passed straight through the foil, some particles were deflected, and a few particles bounced back
    All the particles bounced back
    30s
  • Q5
    What did Rutherford conclude from his scattering experiment?
    Atoms have a small, dense, positively charged nucleus at the center surrounded by negatively charged electrons
    Atoms are made up of only protons and neutrons
    Atoms have no nucleus
    Atoms have a large, diffuse, positively charged nucleus at the center
    30s
  • Q6
    What model did Rutherford propose for the structure of an atom?
    The quantum model
    The Bohr model
    The planetary model
    The nuclear model
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the charge of the nucleus of an atom according to Rutherford's model?
    Positive
    Neutral
    Negative
    Depends on the element
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the charge of the electrons in an atom according to Rutherford's model?
    Positive
    Negative
    Depends on the element
    Neutral
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the term used to describe the distance between the nucleus and the outermost electron in an atom?
    Atomic radius
    Van der Waals radius
    Ionic radius
    Covalent radius
    30s

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