Physics · Atomic Structure
During Rutherford's alpha (α) particle scattering experiment that led to the discovery of the nucleus, what was primarily observed when alpha particles bombarded a thin gold foil?
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- 1None of the alpha particles could pass through the foil.
- 2Most alpha particles bounced straight back.
- 3All alpha particles were deflected at large angles.
- 4Most alpha particles passed through the gold foil without any deflection.✓
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Most alpha particles passed through the gold foil without any deflection.
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