Chemistry
WAEC 2001
The conclusion from Rutherford's radioactive substance alpha-scattering experiment is that
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A.
atoms are mostly empty space with a samll
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B.
emissions from radioactive substances consist of three main components
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C.
there is unclear pull on orbital electrons
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D.
electrons are deflected by both magnetic and electric fields
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Ernest Rutherford's alpha-scattering experiment led to the conclusion that atoms are mostly empty space, with a nucleus that contains the atom's positive charge.
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