By Observing the Scattering of Alpha Particles from Gold Foil

question 24

Multiple Choice

By observing the scattering of alpha particles from gold foil, Rutherford determined that atoms have:

• A) positive charges distributed approximately evenly throughout the atom.
• B) a dense positively charged core.
• C) different isotopes having different masses.
• D) wave-like particles of very small dimensions.
• E) none of these.

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