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Ernest Rutherford's career began with a scholarship from the University of Cambridge, leading to significant scientific achievements. He became renowned for his work on radioactivity, earning a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Rutherford's most notable contribution was discovering the atomic structure through the gold foil experiment, revealing a dense nucleus surrounded by electrons. This discovery laid the foundation for nuclear physics, impacting science profoundly. Rutherford continued his work until his death in 1937, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most important scientists, second only to Newton, according to Einstein.

What significant award did Rutherford receive for his work on radioactivity?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Nobel Prize in Physics

• Nobel Prize in Medicine

• Nobel Prize in Chemistry

What was the key finding of Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

• Atoms are indivisible

• Atoms are composed of protons and neutrons

• Atoms have a dense nucleus and are mostly empty space

• Atoms are solid and dense

What new scientific discipline emerged from Rutherford's discovery of the atomic structure?

• Molecular Biology

• Quantum Mechanics

• Astrophysics

• Nuclear Physics

How did Albert Einstein describe Rutherford's importance in the field of science?

• As the pioneer of quantum theory

• As second only to Newton

• As the greatest scientist of the 20th century

• As the father of modern physics

In what year did Rutherford pass away, marking the end of his scientific contributions?

• 1927

• 1957

• 1937

• 1947