Chemistry

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6 December, 22:35

Around 1910, Rutherford bombarded gold foil with alpha particles. Most of the alpha particles passed straight through. To his surprise, a smaller number were deflected by 180°.

This summary recounts the scientific discovery of

A. something that absorbs alpha particles.

B. something that allows alpha particles through.

C. something that deflects alpha particles.

D. something that attracts alpha particles.