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When B- particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil as:

Correct answer: C. Most part of the atom is empty space

  • A. B- particles are much heavier than electrons
  • B. B- particles are positively charged
  • C. Most part of the atom is empty space
  • D. B- particles move with high velocity

Explanation

They pass through tin metal foil because most space of the atom is empty, explained by Rutherford in his gold foil experiment.

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