Which Statement Reflects the Results of Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiments

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement reflects the results of Rutherford's gold foil experiments?

• A)Almost all of the alpha particles were deflected back in the direction from which they came.
• B)Almost all of the alpha particles sputtered gold atoms off of the surface of the foil.
• C)Almost all of the alpha particles were deflected while passing through the foil.
• D)Almost all of the alpha particles passed directly through the foil.
• E)none of the above

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