Asked by Andrew Chase on Jul 08, 2024
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In what is now known as Rutherford's gold foil experiment, almost all the alpha particles aimed at a gold foil went straight through, which led Rutherford to what conclusion?
Rutherford
Refers to Ernest Rutherford, the scientist who proposed the model of the atom with a central nucleus surrounded by electrons.
- Acquire knowledge on the fundamentals and chronological progression of atomic theory.
- Grasp the concepts of early atomic models and experiments leading to modern atomic theory.
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Chrissie NelmsJul 08, 2024
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The majority of the gold atoms must be composed of empty space.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the fundamentals and chronological progression of atomic theory.
- Grasp the concepts of early atomic models and experiments leading to modern atomic theory.
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