Rutherford's \alpha-particle scattering experiment on gold foil is responsible for the discovery of:
- A. Neutron
- B. Electron
- C. Proton
- D. Atomic nucleus ✓
Correct Answer: D. Atomic nucleus
Explanation
The scattering of \alpha-particles led Rutherford to conclude that the mass and positive charge of an atom are concentrated in a tiny central region called the nucleus.
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