How did Rutherford try to explain the

differences between the number of protons

in the nucleus and the atomic weight?

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Kassidy Aguirre

1 September, 02:53

How did Rutherford try to explain the

differences between the number of protons

in the nucleus and the atomic weight?

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Rory Morse · Answer 1

He concluded that since the alpha particles didn't bounce off of the atoms of gold foil and went straight through. This showed all the positive charge and mass must be located in a small area called the nucleus.

How did Rutherford try to explain thedifferences between the number of protonsin the nucleus and the atomic weight?

How did Rutherford try to explain the

differences between the number of protons

in the nucleus and the atomic weight?