The experiment that shot heavy particles at a thin sheet of gold foil was responsible in leading to the discovery of the

A. atom.

B. neutron.

C. electron.

D. nucleus.

The experiment that shot heavy particles at a thin sheet of gold foil was responsible in leading to the discovery of the nucleus. This experiment was called the Geiger-Marsden experiment. The experiments were performed between 1908 and 1913. The correct answer is D.

The experiment that shot heavy particles at a thin sheet of gold foil was responsible in leading to the discovery of the nucleus. This experiment was called the Geiger-Marsden experiment. The experiments were performed between 1908 and 1913.

Explanation:

He found that almost all of the particles passed all over the foil, however some had their path greatly modified, and a few of the particles were bounced right back to the supply. He then over that atoms are principally empty house, and really very little of the atom is truly occupied by the nucleus.