When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few i…

Chemistry Structure of Atom Atomic Models and Planck's Quantum Theory Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 13, 2026

When atoms are bombarded with alpha particles, only a few in million suffer deflection, others pass out undeflected. This is because

The force of repulsion on the moving alpha particle is small

The force of attraction on the alpha particle to the oppositely charged electrons is very small

There is only one nucleus and large number of electrons

The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom

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The nucleus occupies much smaller volume compared to the volume of the atom.

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