Question
Answer the following questions, which help you understand the difference between Thomson's model and Rutherford's model better.
Is the probability of backward scattering (i.e., scattering of α-particles at angles greater than 90°) predicted by Thomson's model much less, about the same, or much greater than that predicted by Rutherford's model?
Solution
In rutherford's model we have a large massive core called the nucleus whereas, in thomson's model we do not have. Thus, the probability of backward scattering predicted by Thomson's model is much less than that predicted by Rutherford model.
