Rutherford's Model of Atom

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Rutherford's Model of Atom: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as interpretation of Rutherford experimental results and Rutherford model of atom.

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Mention the conclusion of the Geiger-Marsden α-particle scattering experiment.

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In the ground state in ....A.... electrons are in stable equilibrium while in ....B.... electrons always experience a net force. Here, A and B refer to 

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List the drawbacks of Rutherford's model of atom.

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

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According to the rutherford's model, entire positive charge is concentrated in the centre of the atom.

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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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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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The significant result deduced from the Rutherford's scattering experiment is that

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Explain the Rutherford's model of an atom.

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What were the shortcomings of Rutherford model? Explain in detail how Bohr removed them in his model.

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Mention the main consideration in Rutherford's atomic model.

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Rutherford α-scattering demonstrates the existence of which of the following ?

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What is the conclusion of Rutherford’s alpha particle scattering experiment ?

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An α- particle after passing through a potential difference of V volts collides with a nucleus. If the atomic number of the nucleus is Z then the distance of closest approach of α- particle to the nucleus will be

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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 ?

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding Rutherford's atomic model?

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding Rutherford's atomic model?

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In Rutherford scattering experiment, what will be the correct angle for α scattering for an impact parameter b=0?

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Rutherford's α -  particle experiment shows that the atoms have