In Rutherford's α-particle scattering experiment, it was concluded that most of the atom is empty space because ________ .

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Most α-particles were absorbed by the foil
2. (B) Only a few α-particles showed deflection
3. (C) Gold atoms were chemically unstable
4. (D) Electrons in atoms were electrically neutral

Verified Answer

Option (B): Only a few α-particles showed deflection

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