Contribution of Rutherford in atomic theory
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The question is asking about the contributions of Ernest Rutherford to the atomic theory, specifically what his key discoveries and ideas were that shaped our understanding of atomic structure.
Answer
Ernest Rutherford discovered the nucleus and the proton, and proposed the nuclear model of the atom.
The final answer is Ernest Rutherford discovered the nucleus and the proton, and proposed the nuclear model of the atom.
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The final answer is Ernest Rutherford discovered the nucleus and the proton, and proposed the nuclear model of the atom.
More Information
Rutherford's gold foil experiment was pivotal in changing the previously accepted plum pudding model of the atom to a nuclear model.
Tips
Common mistakes include mixing up Rutherford's model with later modifications by Bohr and misunderstandings about the distribution of electrons.
Sources
- Ernest Rutherford | Accomplishments, Atomic Theory, & Facts - britannica.com
- May, 1911: Rutherford and the Discovery of the Atomic Nucleus - aps.org
- Ernest Rutherford | Science History Institute - sciencehistory.org
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