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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Rutherford Scattering InteractiveUniversity of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Rutherford Scattering Interactive
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Rutherford Scattering

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How did Rutherford figure out the structure of the atom without being able to see it? Simulate the famous experiment in which he disproved the Plum Pudding model of the atom by observing alpha particles bouncing off atoms and determining that they must have a small core.

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atomic structure, ernest rutherford, quantum mechanics

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nuclei, phet: rutherford scattering, plum pudding model
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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Administrator Use
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Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Lexile Measures
0L
Language
Chinese, English, German, Korean, Other, Spanish

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