Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

In $\alpha$-particle scattering, $\alpha$-particles are directed at a thin metal foil. Which row gives the experimental results and the conclusion drawn from those results?

  • Amost of the $\alpha$-particles pass straight through the foil; most of the atom is empty space
  • Bmost of the $\alpha$-particles pass straight through the foil; the nucleus is very large
  • Cvery few of the $\alpha$-particles pass straight through the foil; most of the atom is empty space
  • Dvery few of the $\alpha$-particles pass straight through the foil; the nucleus is very large

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