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Rutherford`s $\alpha$-scattering experiment led to the following conclusions

December 20, 2025
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Atomic StructureIntro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scatteringEASYJEE Chemistry
Rutherford`s $\alpha$-scattering experiment led to the following conclusions **Options:** - **A.** Atom has largely empty space - **B.** The centre of the atom has positively charged nucleus - **C.** The size of the nucleus is very small as compared to the size of the atom - **D.** The electrons revolve around the nucleus --- **Difficulty:** EASY | **Chapter:** Atomic Structure | **Topic:** Intro, Dalton's theory, discharge tube & oil drop experiments, Rutherford scattering

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## ✅ Correct Answer: **A,B,C** ### 📖 Detailed Explanation: **Solution:** This question has **multiple correct answers**. **Analyzing each option:** (A) ✓ Atom has largely empty space... (B) ✓ The centre of the atom has positively charged nucleus... (C) ✓ The size of the nucleus is very small as compared to the siz... (D) ✗ The electrons revolve around the nucleus... **Correct Options: A,B,C** **Approach:** - Evaluate each statement independently - Multiple options can be correct simultaneously - Check all options against atomic structure principles **Answer: A,B,C** --- *This is an official solution provided by Chem Mantra. For more chemistry questions and solutions, explore our [question bank](/courses).*

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