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Structure of Atom: Nuclear dimensions MCQ

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Nuclear dimensionsHardQuestion 21024

Question

The nucleus occupies only a very small fraction of atomic volume, so the atom is considered:

  1. A
    Mostly empty
    Correct
  2. B
    Mostly solid
  3. C
    Completely continuous
  4. D
    Made only of waves

Correct answer

Mostly empty

Explanation

That was the key Rutherford conclusion.

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