Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

A highly significant experiment improved scientists’ knowledge of how matter is arranged. During the experiment, particles were deflected after moving through a thin sheet of metal foil. Which particles were used, and what conclusion did the experiment lead to?

  • Aalpha-particles; matter is made up of atoms
  • Balpha-particles; atoms have a very small nucleus
  • Cbeta-particles; matter is made up of atoms
  • Dbeta-particles; atoms have a very small nucleus

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