Question

Rutherford experiment of scattering of $\alpha$-particles showed for the first time that the atom has :

• A. protons
• B. nucleus
• C. electrons
• D. neutrons

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

nucleus

Rutherford experiment of scattering of $\alpha$-particles showed for the first time that the atom has a nucleus. It is centrally located, solid, compact, small part having all positive charge and nearly the whole mass.