Question

The particle used by Rutherford in $\alpha$-ray scattering experiment was__________.

• A. neutron
• B. electron
• C. helium nuclei
• D. X-rays

Answer 1

The correct option is C helium nuclei

Rutherford used $\alpha$-particles for scattering experiment. The $\alpha -$particles are Helium nuclei $\left({He}^{2+}\right)$. Thus the answer for given question is Helium nuclei.