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Question
Higher-Order Thinking skills: (HOTS)
In Rutherford's experiment of scattering alpha particles, can we take a foil of any other metal instead of gold?
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Yes, we can take a foil of any other metal that is highly malleable because for this experiment we need a very thin foil.
- Gold was used because it is highly malleable, the gold foil taken was about 1000 atoms thick.
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