In the alpha-particle scattering experiment, $α\alpha$ -particles were fired at a thin gold foil to investigate the structure of the atom. Which statement correctly describes an observation from this experiment and its correct explanation?

Most $α\alpha$ -particles passed straight through because they were pulled by the gravitational attraction of the gold nuclei.

A small fraction of the $α\alpha$ -particles were deflected through large angles because they experienced a strong electrostatic repulsion from the concentrated positive charge in the nucleus.

Some $α\alpha$ -particles were attracted to the nucleus by the strong force acting on neutrons.

All $α\alpha$ -particles were absorbed by the gold foil because the atoms of the gold foil are solid and have no empty space.

Most $α\alpha$ -particles passed straight through because they were pulled by the gravitational attraction of the gold nuclei.

A small fraction of the $α\alpha$ -particles were deflected through large angles because they experienced a strong electrostatic repulsion from the concentrated positive charge in the nucleus.

Some $α\alpha$ -particles were attracted to the nucleus by the strong force acting on neutrons.

All $α\alpha$ -particles were absorbed by the gold foil because the atoms of the gold foil are solid and have no empty space.

5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions

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5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions

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5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions

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5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions Questions

5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions

Question 35

5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions Questions