Alpha-particle Scattering and Rutherford's Nuclear Model of Atom

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Alpha-particle Scattering and Rutherford's Nuclear Model of Atom: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Rutherford Experiment, Electrostatic Potential Energy of Electron in Hydrogen Atom using Rutherford Model of Atom & Total Energy of Electron in Hydrogen Atom Using Rutherford Model of Atom etc.

Important Questions on Alpha-particle Scattering and Rutherford's Nuclear Model of Atom

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At what speed must have electron revolve around the nucleus of hydrogen atom so that it may not be pulled into the nucleus by electrostatic force of attraction r=0.5×10-10m, Me=9.1×10-31kg and e=1.6×10-19C

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Velocity of electron orbiting around nucleus of hydrogen atom is proportional to radius (r)

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Radius of the smallest orbit of hydrogen atom is

(h =Planks' constant = 6.6×10-34Js, Me=9.1×10-31g and e=1.6×10-19C)

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The KE of the electron in an orbit of radius r in hydrogen atom is (e= electronic charge) is ex2r. The value of x is _____.

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The total energy of an electron in the first excited state of the hydrogen atom is about -34 eV. The kinetic energy of the electron in this state is 3.4 eV

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Explain briefly how the Rutherford atomic model is not able to explain stability of the atom.

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Geiger-Marsden experiment is related with the size of the-

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A beam of fast moving alpha particles were directed towards a thin film of Gold. The parts A', B' and C' of the transmitted and reflected beams corresponding to the incident parts A, B and C of the beam are shown in the adjoing diagram. The number of alpha particles in

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The total energy of an electron in the hydrogen atom is -2.2×10-18 J.  The kinetic energy of the electron will be:

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On which of the following factors does the trajectory of an alpha particle depend?

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What will be the trajectory of an alpha particle if the impact parameter is large?

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Calculate the impact parameter of a 5 MeV alpha particle scattered by 10° when it approaches a gold nucleus (Z= 79).

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Rutherford proposed a nuclear model of the atom in which the atom is composed of a tiny nucleus at its edge containing positive charges.

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An alpha particle of energy 5 MeV is scattered through 180° by a fixed uranium nucleus. Then, the distance of closest approach is of the order of 10-12 cm.

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Explain the Rutherford's model of an atom.

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With the help of neat diagram, describe the Geiger-Marsden experiment.

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Mention the main consideration in Rutherford's atomic model.

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Which experiment indicated that the whole positive charge of an atom is confined to a very minute space in the centre?

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α -particles of 6 MeV energy are scattered back from a silver foil. If the maximum volume in which the entire positive charge of the atom is supposed to be concentrated is 4.8×10-n m3 then find value of n.  Z for Ag = 47 ,  k = 9.0 × 10 9  Nm 2  C - 2 .

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According to α-particle scattering experiment of Rutherford.
N(θ)  1K.Ex
Here N(θ) = no. of α-particle scattered at an angle θ.
K.E = Kinetic energy (initial) of α-particle.
What is the value of x ?