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What view of the atom did Ernest Rutherford initially hold?
What view of the atom did Ernest Rutherford initially hold?
- A wave-like entity with uncertain position
- A collection of smaller, subatomic particles
- A solid, colored sphere (correct)
- A complex structure with orbiting electrons
Why did Rutherford revise his initial understanding of the atom?
Why did Rutherford revise his initial understanding of the atom?
- He sought a model that aligned better with classical mechanics.
- Advancements in theoretical physics offered a more elegant model.
- New experimental evidence contradicted the earlier model. (correct)
- His personal preferences shifted towards a different visualization.
What does Rutherford imply about the nature of the atom with his statement?
What does Rutherford imply about the nature of the atom with his statement?
- The atom's structure is more complex than initially thought. (correct)
- Atoms are impossible to visualize accurately.
- Color perception plays a significant role in atomic theory.
- The atom is fundamentally a philosophical concept, not a physical one.
What does the image of Rutherford in a laboratory setting suggest?
What does the image of Rutherford in a laboratory setting suggest?
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Ernest Rutherford
Ernest Rutherford
A physicist known for his work on atomic structure and radioactivity.
Atom perception
Atom perception
Rutherford suggested that atoms are more complex than just simple spheres.
Gold foil experiment
Gold foil experiment
Rutherford's experiment that demonstrated the nuclear model of the atom.
Atomic model evolution
Atomic model evolution
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Material sphere
Material sphere
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Study Notes
Rutherford's View of the Atom
- Rutherford described the atom as a "nice hard fellow, red or gray in color, according to taste."
- While this initial view was useful, Rutherford later noted it was inaccurate.
- He believed the atom couldn't be accurately portrayed as a solid sphere of material.
- This statement was made in a 1934 address.
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