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What was the source of alpha particles in the Rutherford alpha scattering experiment?

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a

Hydrogen nucleus

b

Helium nucleus

c

Argon nucleus

d

None of these

answer is B.

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  • The source of alpha (α) particles in the Rutherford alpha scattering experiment is helium nuclei.
  • α-particles are doubly-charged Helium ions. It consists of two protons and two neutrons.
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What was the source of alpha particles in the Rutherford alpha scattering experiment?