In Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment, Alpha Particles ________

question 25

Multiple Choice

In Rutherford's gold foil experiment, alpha particles ________.

• A)passed through the atomic nucleus
• B)touched the atomic nucleus
• C)were deflected by the atomic nucleus
• D)were invisible to the atomic nucleus

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