What do you think would be the observation if the $\alpha$-particle scattering experiment is carried out using a foil of a metal other than gold?
- AThe results would be completely different.
- BThere would be no change in the observations if the foil is as thin as the gold foil.
- CThe $\alpha$-particles would pass through without any deflection.
- DThe $\alpha$-particles would be absorbed by the metal.
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In the Thomson's model of atom,which of the following statements are correct?
$(i)$ The mass of the atom is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(ii)$ The positive charge is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(iii)$ The electrons are uniformly distributed in the positively charged sphere.
$(iv)$ The electrons attract each other to stabilize the atom.
$(i)$ The mass of the atom is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(ii)$ The positive charge is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(iii)$ The electrons are uniformly distributed in the positively charged sphere.
$(iv)$ The electrons attract each other to stabilize the atom.
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View Solution$(a)$ Why did Rutherford choose gold and not any other lighter element (such as aluminium) for his experiment? Explain your answer giving two reasons.
$(b)$ Write the name and symbol of the particle chosen by Rutherford for bombardment against the gold foil in his experiment.
$(b)$ Write the name and symbol of the particle chosen by Rutherford for bombardment against the gold foil in his experiment.
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View SolutionIn the Thomson's model of atom,which of the following statements are correct?
$(i)$ The mass of the atom is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(ii)$ The positive charge is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(iii)$ The electrons are uniformly distributed in the positively charged sphere.
$(iv)$ The electrons attract each other to stabilize the atom.
$(i)$ The mass of the atom is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(ii)$ The positive charge is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.
$(iii)$ The electrons are uniformly distributed in the positively charged sphere.
$(iv)$ The electrons attract each other to stabilize the atom.
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View SolutionOn the basis of Rutherford's model of an atom,which subatomic particle is present in the nucleus of an atom?
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View SolutionThe presence of electrons outside the nucleus and the nucleus at the centre of the atom was suggested by:
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