Question

Describe the Rutherford’s alpha particle scattering experiment. What are the
conclusions of this experiment?​

Answer 1

Conclusion of Rutherford's scattering experiment:

1.)Most of the space inside the atom is empty because most of the α-particles passed through the gold foil without getting deflected.

2.)Very few particles were deflected from their path, indicating that the positive charge of the atom occupies very little space.

3.)A very small fraction of α-particles were deflected by very large angles, indicating that all the positive charge and mass of the gold atom were concentrated in a very small volume within the atom.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment changed the way we think of atoms. Rutherford directed beams of alpha particles (which are the nuclei of helium atoms and hence positively charged) at thin gold foil to test this model and noted how the alpha particles scattered from the foil.

Conclusion of Rutherford's scattering experiment:

Most of the space inside the atom is empty because most of the α-particles passed through the gold foil without getting deflected. Very few particles were deflected from their path, indicating that the positive charge of the atom occupies very little space.