Chemistry

Meghan Sloan

27 December, 19:54

Based on the data gathered in the Rutherford's scattering experiments, the concept of atomic structure was modified. Which of the following aspects of the structure of the atom were validated by these experiments?

Check all that apply.

1. the charge on a proton

2. the nuclear density being large

3. most of the atomic volume being empty space

4. the existence of the atomic nucleus

5. the charge on the nucleus being positive

Which of the above apply?