Chemistry GCSE
Alpha particle scattering
What Alpha particle scattering means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Alpha particle scattering
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Alpha particles were fired at thin gold foil; most passed straight through, some were deflected through small angles, and a very small number bounced back.
Topics that use Alpha particle scattering
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