Question

During the alpha-particle scattering experiment, which of the following observations is correct for most of the alpha-particles?

• A. Most of the alpha particles appeared to rebound.
• B. Most of the alpha particles reflected by 90^o.
• C. Most of the alpha-particles passed straight through the gold foil.
• D. Most of the alpha particles were deflected by the gold foil by small angles.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Most of the alpha-particles passed straight through the gold foil.

Most of the alpha-particles passed straight through the gold foil because most of the space inside an atom is empty.