Question

When alpha particles are sent through a thin metal foil, most of them go straight through the foil because *

Alpha- particles are much smaller than electrons
Alpha-particles are positively charged
Most part of the atom is empty space
Alpha-particles move with low velocity

Answer 1

Most part of the atom is empty space

Step-by-step explanation:

Looking at the options, the correct one is that most of the inner parts of the atom is empty. This is because the atom is hollow and there is no obstruction on the way of the alpha particles. Thus, there