The plum-pudding model of the atom predicted the structure of an atom. In this model, the electrons are embedded ('plums') in a positively charged 'pudding'. If this is the accurate model of the atom, what would be the outcome of Rutherford's experiment?

• A. The alpha particles will be deflected straight back to the source.
• B. The alpha particles will travel straight through the gold foil with little to no deflection.
• C. All the alpha particles will be deflected in all directions.
• D. The result of the experiment would be the same.

Answer: (B)