Question

Write three conclusions made by Rutherford based on the alpha particle scattering experiment.

Answer 1

Conclusions made by Rutherford based on the alpha particle scattering experiment are :

1. There is a positively charged centre in an atom called the nucleus. Nearly all the mass of an atom resides in the nucleus.
2. The electrons revolve around the nucleus in circular paths.
3. The size of the nucleus is very small as compared to the size of the atom.