DP Physics (last assessment 2024)
Question 18M.2.SL.TZ2.6a
| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | [Maximum mark: 2] | Reference code | 18M.2.SL.TZ2.6a |
| Level | SL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Describe | Question number | a | Adapted from | N/A |
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[Maximum mark: 2]
18M.2.SL.TZ2.6a
(a)
Rutherford constructed a model of the atom based on the results of the alpha particle scattering experiment. Describe this model.
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Markscheme
«most of» the mass of the atom is confined within a very small volume/nucleus
«all» the positive charge is confined within a very small volume/nucleus
electrons orbit the nucleus «in circular orbits»
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