Q282
Rutherford’s scattering experiment proved the presence of
A.
Atoms in all matter
B.
Electrons in atoms
C.
Neutrons in atoms
D.
Nucleus in atoms
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Rutherford's gold foil experiment demonstrated that almost all of the mass of an atom is in a tiny volume in the center of the atom which Rutherford called the nucleus. This positively charged mass was responsible for deflecting alpha particles propelled through the gold foil.