Question

10. With the help of suitable diagram, explain scattering experiment of Rutherford ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Objective:

To demonstrate the scattering of alpha particles by gold foil.

Background:

Model for the structure of an atom had been first proposed by J.J. Thomson. Later, followed many theories however, Rutherford's model was finally accepted as the correct nuclear model. Rutherford had shown his model with help of an experiment.

Rutherford's scattering experiment:

Rutherford's model of an atom :

Ernest Rutherford was interested in knowing how the electrons are arranged within an atom. Rutherford designed an experiment for this. In this experiment, fast moving alpha (α)-particles were made to fall on a thin gold foil.