In the Rutherford scattering experiment, a beam of alpha particles was fired at a thin gold film and few of the particles were deflected considerably. This shows that the nucleus of an atom

a

is positively charged and is concentrated in a tiny volume

b

contains protons and electrons distributed in a tiny volume.

c

is concentrated in a tiny volume and contains alpha particles.

d

is distributed in a tiny volume and emits alpha particles.

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