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Question: When \(\alpha\) -particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the ...

When α\alpha -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.