Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

A thin sheet of metal foil is placed inside a vacuum. $\alpha$-particles are directed at the foil and the majority pass straight through. A very small fraction of the $\alpha$-particles are scattered through large angles. What does this suggest evidence for?

  • A$\alpha$-particles are very small.
  • BThere are negative electrons in each atom.
  • CThere is a tiny nucleus in each atom.
  • DThere are neutrons in each atom.

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