Question

List down the observations made by Rutherford during the gold foil experiment.

Answer 1

Answer:

1) The volume occupied by an atom is composed of mainly empty space

2) Atoms have a very small, relatively dense, central nucleus that is positively charged

3) The region around the nucleus of an atom are orbited by negatively charged electrons in a the same fashion planets orbit around the Sun.

Explanation:

The selection of gold for the gold foil experiment was due to its ability to be rolled into extremely thin sheets such that it was expected for alpha particle to perforate or pass through the foil.