10 Questions
Who discovered the atomic nucleus in 1911?
Ernest Rutherford
What is the main force that binds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus?
Nuclear force
Where is almost all of the mass of an atom located?
In the nucleus
Who developed models for a nucleus composed of protons and neutrons after the discovery of the neutron?
Dmitri Ivanenko and Werner Heisenberg
What is the diameter of the nucleus in the range of for uranium?
11.7 fm
What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?
Botanist
From which language does the term 'botany' originate?
Ancient Greek
What is the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?
391,000 species
Which organisms are traditionally included in the study of botany?
Fungi and algae
What was the origin of botany as a science?
Herbalism
Test your knowledge of atomic structure and the discovery of the atomic nucleus in this quiz. Explore key milestones such as the Geiger-Marsden gold foil experiment and the contributions of scientists like Ernest Rutherford, Dmitri Ivanenko, and Werner Heisenberg.
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