Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment eventually led to the conclusion that

Mass and energy are related

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Electrons occupy space around the nucleus

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Neutrons are buried deep in the nucleus

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The point of impact with matter can be precisely determined

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Solution

The correct option is B
Electrons occupy space around the nucleus

Electrons in an atom occupy the extra nuclear region.

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Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment led to the discovery of :

(b) Electrons

(d) Neutrons

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Question 01

Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford's $α$ -particles scattering experiment ?

(a) Most of the space in the atom is empty

(b) The radius of the atom is about $10^{- 10} m$ while that of nucleus is $10^{- 15} m$

(d) Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction

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