NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What were the results of the scattering experiment with the gold foil?
Options
- AMost of the α-particles were deflected.
- BMost of the α-particles passed through the foil undeflected.
- CAll of the α-particles bounced back.
- DThe α-particles were completely absorbed by the foil.
Correct answer
B. Most of the α-particles passed through the foil undeflected.
Step-by-step solution
The majority of the α-particles passed through the gold foil undeflected.