Rutherford concluded that the size of the nucleus is very small compared to that of an atom.

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Q. After completing the gold foil experiment, Rutherford concluded that the size of the nucleus is very small compared to the size of the atom. This is because :

Q. Rutherford concluded that most space inside an atom is .

Q. Compared to size of its nucleus, the size of an atom is about :

Q. Assertion : According to Rutherford, Very few particles were deflected from their path, indicating that the positive charge of the atom occupies very little space Reason: Mass of the atom is almost due to its nucleus.

Question 2

Why does $H^{+}$ ion always get associated with other atom or molecules?

(a) Ionisation enthalpy of hydrogen resembles that of alkali metals.

(b) Its reactivity is similar to halogens

(d) Loss of an electron from hydrogen atom results in a nucleus of very small size as compare to other or ions. Due to small size it cannot exist free.

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