Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

The significant result deduced from Rutherford’s scattering experiment is that :

Options:

there are neutrons inside the nucleus

α-particles are hydrogen nuclei

the whole of the positive charge is concentrated at the centre of an atom

electrons are embedded in the atom

Correct Answer:

the whole of the positive charge is concentrated at the centre of an atom

Explanation:

The significant result deduced from Rutherford’s scattering experiment is that the whole of the positive charge is concentrated at the centre of an atom and is called the nucleus.