Describe the Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment. What are the conclusions of this experiment.

Describe the Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment. What a

1.	Describe the Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment. What are the conclusions of this experiment.
Answer» Distance of closest APPROACH is of the order of `10^(14)`m At the distance of closest approach, the KINETIC energy of the `ALPHA`- particle is transformed into electrostatic potential The `alpha` - praticles moving towards the nucleus will stop and start retracing its path Maximum number of a, particles went straight through metal foil Solution :Alpha particles are positively charged, NUCLUES also positively charged. Most of the space of atom is empty.