Which diagram best illustrates the atomic model that Rutherford derived from his gold foil experiment?
Chemistry · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Since we do not have any diagram to illustrate Rutherford's gold foil experiment, then we simply explain the concept.
Explanation:
Rutherford's Famous Gold Foil Experiment has given a huge contribution in the field of atomic chemistry and as the foundation of basic chemistry. In his experiment, Rutherford encloses an alpha particle specifically Helium +2 in a closed cubic container, with a small hole by which in this whole, light is emitted pointing towards the gold foil. Based on this experiment, Rutherford made a conclusion that atoms contain a dense positively charge center, which he refers to as the nucleus, since whenever the alpha particle hits, the center, it bounces back or it cannot go through. He also added, that atoms are mostly empty space, since most of the time the alpha particles went through the gold foil.