ERNEST RUTHERFORD

FACTS

• Born on August 30 , 1871.
• Died on October 19 , 1937
• Died at the age 66 , from surgical complications.
• Born in Nelson , New Zealand
• Ethnicity - white

MAJOR CONTRIBUTION

• Through his gold foil experiment he discovered the nucleus of the atom.
• He also discovered the neutron & proton.
• He realized that the proton had a positive charge ,
• And that the neutron had a neutral charge ,
• Thus creating a neutral atom .

HOW IT CHANGED THE WORLD

• Because of him ...
• We now use atomic energy to generate electricity, among other things.

OBSTACLES/STRUGGLES

• Overcame family financial problems.

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