Register
Because of the structure of the electron cloud, as particles were radiated onto a gold atom, what was observed during Rutherford's experiment?
56.4k views
5 votes
Because of the structure of the electron cloud, as particles were radiated onto a gold atom, what was observed during Rutherford's experiment?

User Utpaul
by
9.1k points

2 Answers

3 votes
The electron cloud predicts electrons clouds of probability around the atom, while the gold foil experiment showed particles going through a gold sheet while some particles bounced off, since there was a nucleus
User Flambino
by
8.1k points
3 votes
The Electron cloud was being observed to see how particles could pass through
User Rinogo
by
8.3k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

A die is rolled. the set of equally likely outcomes is​ {1,2,3,4,5,6}. find the probability of getting a 6.
What happens after the Penn Foster online course? HELLLLLPPPPP
How do sliding wheels on snow or ice affect a drivers ability to control the vehicle
Who is the current president of Zambia?
If you had a microscope what kinds of things would you like to look at?
Link Copied!