Rutherford's scattering experiment is related to the size of the:
A
Nucleus
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B
Atom
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C
Electron
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D
Neutron
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Solution
The correct option is A Nucleus Based on his experimental results, Rutherford made the conclusion that the positive charge must be localized over a very tiny volume of the atom, which also contains most of the atom's mass.