In Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment, the conclusion that most of the atom is empty space was drawn because:

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In Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment, the conclusion that most of the atom is empty space was drawn because: — Exam MCQ

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C. Only a few α-particles showed deflection — Most alpha particles passed through the foil without deflection, showing that most of the atom is empty space.

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A. Electrons in atoms were electrically neutral

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B. Gold atoms were chemically unstable

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D. Most α-particles were absorbed by the foil

In Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment, the conclusion that most of the atom is empty space was drawn because:

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