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When positively charged particles were radiated onto a gold atom, most of the particles went straight past. What is most likely the reason for this? Dense area inside the atom Empty space around the nucleus
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When positively charged particles were radiated onto a gold atom, most of the particles went straight past. What is most likely the reason for this?

Dense area inside the atom
Empty space around the nucleus
Scattered positively charged particles in the atom
Electrons and neutrons inside the nucleus

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Empty space around the nucleus

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B

empty part

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btw its chemistry question

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