Multiple choice

Rutherford's alpha particles scattering experiment eventually led to the conclusion that

  1. mass and energy are related

  2. electrons occupy space around the nucleus

  3. neutrons are buried deep in the nucleus

  4. the point of impact with matter can be precisely determined

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rutherford's alpha particles scattering experiment eventually led to the conclusion that electrons occupy space around the nucleus.