Early Life
True or False; Ernest Rutherford was born in New Zealand?
True
What Degree did Rutherford earn in University?
A. Chemistry
B. Physics
C. Mathematics and Physical Science
C. Mathematics and Physical Science
What was the name of the Experiment that he conducted?
A. The atomic model experiment
B. The Gold Foil Experiment
C. The Cathode Ray Experiment
B. The Gold Foil Experiment
True or False: Ernest Rutherford won a Nobel Prize
True
What year was Rutherford born in?
A. 1871
B. 1880
C. 1902
A. 1871
How many University's did Rutherford attend?
A. 1
B. 2
c. 4
B. 3
Ernest Rutherford attended the University of New Zealand and Cambridge University.
How old was Ernest Rutherford when he became a professor?
A. 26
B.32
C. 40
A. 26
How many papers did he publish while working at McGill University?
A. 10
B. 55
C. 69
C. 69
How many siblings did Rutherford have?
Answer - 11
Ernest Rutherford had 5 sisters and 6 brothers
What was the name of the physicist that Rutherford worked under while attending Cambridge University?
Answer - J.J. Thomson
What was the name of the Canadian University that Rutherford worked at?
Answer - McGill University
What element on the periodic table is named after Rutherford?
Answer: Rutherfordium (Rf)