Question
Chemistry Question on atom structure models
Experiment, which proved the existence of atomic nucleus, is:
A
atomic emission spectroscopy
B
Mullikans oil-drop method
C
alpha scattering by a thin metal foil
D
the magnetic bending of cathode rays
Answer
alpha scattering by a thin metal foil
Explanation
Solution
Alpha scattering experiment by a thin metal foil, performed by Rutherford, proved the existence of a positively charged small, solid body inside atom, which was named nucleus by Rutherford.