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What is the correct
interpretation of Rutherford's gold foil experiment?
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A. |
The nucleus is composed of
protons and neutrons with electrons outside the nucleus. |
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The
only correct interpretation of the experiment is that most of the mass of
the atom is in the nucleus. This gives the nucleus a density
sufficient to deflect the alpha particle. It also allows most of the
alpha particles to pass through undeflected since they don't hit anything.
The Correct Answer is D. |
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B. |
The electron has a much smaller
mass than the proton or neutron. |
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C. |
Electrons orbit the nucleus. |
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D. |
Most of the mass of the atom is
in the nucleus. |
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