Atomic Structure Question 443
Question: When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few in million suffer deflection, others pass out undeflected. This is because
Options:
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
D) The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom.
