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What did Rutherford predict as the reason for the discrepancy between the actual atomic mass and the calculated atomic mass?
Presence of neutral particles inside the nucleus
What is the composition of an alpha particle used by Rutherford in his famous experiment?
Two protons and two neutrons
What was the primary aim of Rutherford's experiment with alpha particles and gold foil?
To investigate the scattering behavior of alpha particles
Why was Thomson's model of the atom considered incorrect by Ernest Rutherford?
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How did the experimental results from Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment impact the understanding of atomic structure?
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Why was gold chosen for Rutherford's experiment with α-particles?
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According to Rutherford's experiment, what did the deflection of α-particles at large angles suggest about the atom?
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How did Rutherford explain the stability of the nucleus against repulsion among protons?
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What role do strong nuclear forces play in holding protons and neutrons together?
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How did Rutherford explain why electrons in an atom do not fall into the nucleus?
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