Question

Which of the following models of the atom was supported by the gold foil experiment? solid, dense sphere plum pudding model nuclear model planetary model

Answer 1

Option C, nuclear model

Step-by-step explanation:

With the gold foil experiment, Rutherford discovered the following -

a) Most of the space with in the atom is empty

b) The center of the atom has a densely packed structure with a positive charge. This structure was named as nucleus and it was found that the positive charge of nucleus is due to the protons with in it.

c) The negatively charged particles i.e the electrons are found outside the nucleus revolving around it on fixed orbits.

This model was referred to as nuclear model of atom.

Answer 2

The model of the atom which was supported by the gold foil experiment was nuclear model.
Scientists wanted to prove plum pudding model, however, their experiments led to interesting results which made them hypothesize the nuclear model of the atom instead.