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Chapter 31, Problem 1CQ
To determine
The observation that led Rutherford to propose that atoms have small nucleus containing most of the atom’s mass.
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Answer to Problem 1CQ
The positively charged alpha particles were deflected at
180 °
Explanation of Solution
Rutherford struck alpha particles with a thin sheet of golf foil in order to find out the structure of an atom. He found that the striking alpha particles were deflected to some angles after collision with atoms.
Some of the positively charged alpha particles were deflected at
Conclusion:
The positively charged alpha particles were deflected at
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