Rutherford observed that most of the alpha particles passed through gold foil without being deflected.
What explanation did Rutherford form based on these observations?
The positive charge of the gold atom's nucleus is weak and spread out over a wide area.
The atoms of gold have a dense nucleus surrounded by empty space.
Gold has a neutral charge that does not interfere with alpha particles.
Alpha particles are only deflected if they hit a gold atom's negatively charged electrons.