Question

If Rutherford would have used $\beta$-particles instead of $\alpha$-particles in his Goldleaf experiment which of the following observation would definitely not have been made?

• A. Get condensed or concentrated
• B. Majority of $\beta$-particles passing unperfected through the foil
• C. Very few $\alpha$-particles getting absorbed
• D. Wave nature of electron

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Wave nature of electron

Beta particles are heavier as compared to alpha particles. So if Rutherford's alpha particle experiment was done with beta particles the results would not have been the same. Not much deviation would have occurred and the proper theory related to the structure of the atom would have not been decided.