Question

Which statement correctly describes how Rutherford thought of the atom based on evidence from this gold foil experiment? (1 point)
Alpha particles were floating outside a nucleus of protons and electrons.
A collection of neutral particles were in the nucleus, while positive charges would be around the nucleus.
Electrons were in the nucleus, while protons and neutrons floated around them.
Protons would be found in the nucleus, and electrons would be outside the nucleus.

Answer 1

Protons would be found in the nucleus, and electrons would be outside the nucleus.

Rutherford's gold‑foil results showed a tiny, dense, positively charged nucleus (causing large deflections) with electrons occupying the surrounding space.