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∙ 11y agoThe scattering angles would have changed, but the qualitative results would also change: the reason Rutherford chose gold was because it is EXTREMELY malleable. One can stretch gold foil until it is only a few atoms thick in places, which is not possible with aluminum. If the foil were too thick, there would be no transmission of particles at all; the whole point was to demonstrate that most alpha particles passed through unchanged, but some of them scattered, which is only possible with a VERY thin foil.
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∙ 12y agoIf Rutherford had bombarded aluminum foil with alpha particles instead of gold foil, he would have observed that most of the alpha particles would pass through the foil with minimal deflection since aluminum is a lighter element compared to gold. Some of the alpha particles may undergo slight scattering or deflection due to interactions with the atomic nuclei in the aluminum foil, but there would be no significant backscattering as seen in the gold foil experiment.
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∙ 12y agoWhat Rutherford would have done was figure out the particles in the aluminum foil then take the alpha particles and mix them together. I think he would observe the protons, neutrons and electrons and observe the difference between the aluminum foil and gold foils movement of the particles.
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∙ 11y agoThe angles formed in this experiment will have different angles than using gold foil as the atomic number is less in aluminium than the gold.As aluminium foil is more thick than of gold most of the rays wont completely pass through the foil.
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∙ 9y agoAlpha particles were rejected or scattered by the atom; Rutherford and co-workers assumed that something positive in atom reject alpha particles and concluded that the atom has a positive nucleus.
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∙ 11y agoIt would have been just different
Aluminum is a metal with a relatively high binding energy for its electrons, so the energy of alpha particles is not typically enough to overcome this binding energy and strip off a proton from an aluminum nucleus. Additionally, the specific configuration of protons and neutrons in the aluminum nucleus makes it less likely for it to undergo proton emission when bombarded with alpha particles.
You can clean the aluminum particles by dusting them away.
Aluminum particles can stay airborne for several days when released into air
A molecule of aluminum typically consists of one atom of aluminum, so it would dissociate into one particle during dissociation process.
The subatomic particles of aluminum are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Aluminum has 13 protons, 13 neutrons, and 13 electrons. Unfortunately, I'm unable to provide images in this text-based interface, but you can easily find visual representations of the atomic structure of aluminum online.
they are both green on the periodic table of elements.... the alpha particles would follow the sam pattern. when the aluminum has a greater charge the particles would have a strong bend.
Rutherford shot beta particles at gold foil to discover protons, but i have never heard of an aluminum foil experiment.
Aluminum is a metal with a relatively high binding energy for its electrons, so the energy of alpha particles is not typically enough to overcome this binding energy and strip off a proton from an aluminum nucleus. Additionally, the specific configuration of protons and neutrons in the aluminum nucleus makes it less likely for it to undergo proton emission when bombarded with alpha particles.
You can clean the aluminum particles by dusting them away.
Yes, beta particles can pass through aluminum. However, the thickness of the aluminum and the energy of the beta particles will determine how many particles can pass through. Thicker aluminum will block more beta particles compared to thinner aluminum.
Aluminum-27 + n -> Aluminum-28 + gamma raywith a 2.3 minute half life Aluminum-28 -> beta- + Silicon-28Silicon-28 is stable.You have now transmuted one stable element to another.
Aluminum particles can stay airborne for several days when released into air
You cannot protect yourself fully from aluminum particles, since they can be found in the air we breathe.
A molecule of aluminum typically consists of one atom of aluminum, so it would dissociate into one particle during dissociation process.
In 1 mole of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), there are 6.022 x 10^23 particles, which is known as Avogadro's number. This includes 2 atoms of aluminum and 3 atoms of oxygen per formula unit of aluminum oxide.
Gas particles can diffuse quicker through rubber compared to aluminum because rubber is more porous and flexible, allowing gas particles to move more freely through its structure. In contrast, aluminum is a denser and less permeable material, making it harder for gas particles to diffuse through its surface.
Aluminium has 15 neutrons.