Question
Question: When \(\alpha\) -particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the ...
When α -particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil because (one or more are correct)
A
Alpha particles are much heavier than electrons
B
Alpha particles are positively charged
C
Most part of the atom is empty space
D
Alpha particles move with high velocity
Answer
Most part of the atom is empty space
Explanation
Solution
α-particles pass through because most part of the atom is empty.