Rutherford's Atomic Model and Gold Foil Experiment

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What did Rutherford's atomic model suggest about the structure of an atom?

The atom consists of a positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons. (correct)

The atom's electrons are arranged in specific quantized energy levels around the nucleus.

The atom is a solid, indivisible sphere with no internal structure.

The atom contains a cloud of positive and negative charges distributed throughout its volume.

Which experiment led Rutherford to propose his atomic model?

Cathode ray tube experiment

Photoelectric effect experiment

Gold foil experiment (correct)

Oil drop experiment

In Rutherford's gold foil experiment, most alpha particles passed through the foil because:

The electrons in the gold atoms absorbed the alpha particles and re-emitted them in random directions.

The alpha particles were repelled by the dense, positively charged nucleus of the gold atoms.

The nucleus of the gold atoms was too small to deflect the alpha particles significantly. (correct)

The alpha particles were able to penetrate the empty space within the gold atoms.

What were the major shortcomings of Rutherford's atomic model?

The major shortcomings of Rutherford's atomic model were that it could not explain the stability of an atom and the presence of electrons in the atom. Signup and view all the answers

How did Rutherford's model contribute to the development of the modern atomic model?

Rutherford's model contributed to the development of the modern atomic model by proposing the existence of a dense, positively charged nucleus within an atom, surrounded by orbiting electrons. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Rutherford's gold foil experiment in the development of atomic theory?

The significance of Rutherford's gold foil experiment was that it demonstrated the existence of a small, dense nucleus within the atom, leading to the proposal of the nuclear model of the atom. Signup and view all the answers