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Rutherford’s Experiments (Gold foil)
Lesson Discussion, Predict, Observe, Explain
1. Label the equipment Rutherford used in his experiment.
Explain setting
2. What did Rutherford predict would happen when he shot tiny alpha particles at the gold
foil?
Prediction
Actual results
3. 4. Describe what actually happened.
A
B
C
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4. Rutherford created a new model of the atom based on the results of his gold foil
experiment. In the space below, explain how Rutherford’s model of the atom agrees with
his experimental results
Explain
5. Draw a picture of Rutherford’s Model of the atom below.
Draw