2. Atoms & Elements

In the Rutherford gold foil experiment, how did scientists conclude that most of an atom is empty space?

Which of the following was a key conclusion from Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

Which conclusion was a direct result of the Rutherford gold foil experiment?

Why were the alpha particles deflected by the nucleus and not attracted to it in the Rutherford gold foil experiment?

In Rutherford's gold foil experiment, what caused the deflection of the alpha particles?

Rutherford's gold foil experiment determined that:

What did Ernest Rutherford’s gold foil experiment demonstrate about the structure of an atom?

Which statement best describes the design of Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

Which conclusion directly resulted from the Rutherford gold foil experiment?

Which conclusion was most directly supported by the results of Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

According to the Rutherford model, how is the structure of an atom described?

What was the main result of Rutherford's gold foil experiment?

Which hypothesis was supported by the results of the Rutherford gold foil experiment and led to the discovery of the proton?

What did Ernest Rutherford discover as a result of his gold foil experiment?

What was Ernest Rutherford's main contribution to the atomic model based on his gold foil experiment?