Chemistry GCSE
scattering experiment
What scattering experiment means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of scattering experiment
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An experiment in which positively charged alpha particles were fired at thin gold foil, with most passing straight through but some deflected through large angles and a few bouncing back.
Topics that use scattering experiment
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