Question

Rutherford’s $\alpha$ - particle scattering experiment showed that

A. Electrons have negative charge

B. The mass and positive charge of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus

C. Neutron exists in the nucleus

D. Most of the space in atom is empty
Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. A and C
• B. B and D
• C. A and D
• D. C and D

Answer 1

The correct option is B B and D

Rutherford’s $\alpha$ - particle scattering experiment showed that the mass and positive charge of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus and most of the space in the atom is empty.