Conclusion of Rutherford's gold foil experiment — task. Science CBSE, Class 9 New.

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Answer the following questions based on the given statement:

Based on Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment, state the conclusions about the size comparison of nucleus and atom

i. The nucleus is _________ in size compared to the atom:

\(10^{7}\) times smaller
\(10^{5}\) times greater
\(10^{5}\) times smaller
\(10^{7}\) times greater

ii. Most of the mass of the atom lies in:

The electron orbits
The outermost shell
The nucleus
The empty space

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