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Chemistry Structure of Atom Statement Based Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Given below are two statements.

Statement I Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment eventually led to the conclusion that electrons occupy space around the nucleus.
Statement II According to Rutherford's nucleus model of atom, the volume occupied by the atom is negligible as compared to the total volume of the nucleus.
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
B
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

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The correct answer is:
B

Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

The correct form of Statement II is: According to Rutherford's nuclear model of atom, the volume occupied by the nucleus is negligibly small as compared to the total volume of the atom.

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