Question

[TQB.VIII(1)]
What conclusions were made from the observations of Gold foil experiment?

Answer 1

• Atom has very small nucleus at the centre.
• There is large empty space around the nucleus.
• Entire mass of an atom is concentrated in a very small positively charged region which is called the nucleus.
• Electrons are distributed in the vacant space around the nucleus.
• The electrons move in circular paths around the nucleus.