Atomic Structure and Gold Foil Experiment

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing nitrogen's electron configuration and Rutherford's gold foil experiment apparatus.

Nitrogen Electron Configuration

The distribution of electrons in a nitrogen atom, represented as $1s^2\,2s^2\,2p^3$ across its inner and outer shells.

Gold Foil Experiment Setup

An apparatus featuring a source of $\alpha$ particles aimed at a thin gold foil target surrounded by a circular detecting screen.

Alpha Particles ($\alpha$ particles)

Particles emitted from a radioactive source block directed at thin metal foil to test atomic structure.

Detecting Screen

A curved barrier positioned around the gold foil target to record the positions of scattered $\alpha$ particles.