Chemistry-Rutherford's Model
NEET Chemistry Rutherford's Model MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Imagine a diagram representing Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment. If a line is drawn from the alpha source to the point on the zinc sulphide screen where a large angle deflection occurs, what does this line most likely pass close to?
A
The nucleus of a gold atom
B
The electron cloud surrounding the nucleus
C
A void space between gold atoms
D
The center of mass of the gold foil
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The large angle deflections observed in Rutherford's experiment imply that the alpha particles are deflected by the concentrated positive charge and mass of the nucleus, as described in the NCERT context.
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