Atomic Structure 1 Question 31

7. Rutherford’s experiment, which established the nuclear model of the atom, used a beam of

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(a) β-particles, which impinged on a metal foil and got absorbed

(b) γ-rays, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered

(c) helium atoms, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered

(d) helium nuclei, which impinged on a metal foil and got scattered

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 7. (b)

Solution:

  1. Rutherford used α-particle (He2+ nuclei) in his experiment.