Rutherford's alpha scattering experiment led to the discovery of the _______ in the atom.

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During Rutherford's experiment, few of the α particles emitted from a radioactive source bounced back to the source when passed through a gold foil.
This is possible only if a positively charged heavy particle (nucleus) is present at the centre.
Hence, Rutherford's alpha scattering experiment led to the discovery of the _Atomic nucleus in the atom.

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