MCQ
When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few in million suffer deflection, others pass out undeflected. This is because
  • A
    The force of repulsion on the moving alpha particle is small
  • B
    The force of attraction on the alpha particle to the oppositely charged electrons is very small
  • C
    There is only one nucleus and large number of electrons
  • The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom

Answer

Correct option: D.
The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom
d
(d) The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom.

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