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What did Rutherford's experiment reveal about the distribution of positive charge within the atom?

Options

  1. AThe positive charge is evenly spread throughout the atom.
  2. BThe positive charge is concentrated in a very small volume at the center of the atom.
  3. CThe positive charge is located on the surface of the atom.
  4. DThe positive charge is distributed in concentric shells.

Correct answer

B. The positive charge is concentrated in a very small volume at the center of the atom.

Step-by-step solution

Rutherford's experiment revealed that the positive charge is concentrated in a very small volume at the center of the atom.

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