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Quiz: The Alpha Scattering Experiment

AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462)

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Welcome! You've already explored the development of atomic models like the plum pudding model. Now, let's test your understanding of the Alpha Scattering Experiment, which led to a major breakthrough in our understanding of the atom!

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Who conducted the Alpha Scattering Experiment?

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Which observations were made during the Alpha Scattering Experiment? (Select all that apply)

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The Alpha Scattering Experiment involved shooting alpha particles at a thin sheet of {{blank0}} foil. Most of the particles passed straight through because the atom is mostly {{blank1}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What conclusion did Rutherford draw from the fact that some alpha particles were deflected at large angles?

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Rutherford's experiment disproved the {{blank0}} model of the atom, which described the atom as a 'cloud' of {{blank1}} charge with electrons embedded in it.

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Which conclusions about atomic structure did the Alpha Scattering Experiment support? (Select all that apply)

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What would have been observed if atoms did NOT have a dense nucleus?

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What was the key role of the gold foil in the experiment?

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