Which experiment proved that the atom has a small dense positively charged nucleus?
A
Rutherford's gold foil experiment
B
Millikan's oil drop experiment
C
Young's double slit experiment
D
Michelson-Morley experiment
Correct Answer: Option A — Rutherford's gold foil experiment
Explanation:
Rutherford's gold foil experiment in 1909 proved that atoms have a small dense positively charged nucleus surrounded by mostly empty space t...
Rutherford's gold foil experiment in 1909 proved that atoms have a small dense positively charged nucleus surrounded by mostly empty space through which alpha particles passed.