Which of the following metals was used in alpha ray scattering experiment conducted by Rutherford?

Gold

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Silver

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Sodium

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Calcium

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Solution

The correct option is A Gold
In the alpha-ray experiment, Rutherford preferred gold over other metals because it is the most malleable metal. The gold sheet used by Rutherford was about 1000 atoms thick.

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