Which is a way that the model of the atom became stronger through new experiments?
a. New technology allowed scientists to show that the atom is indivisible.

b. It took new data to show that positive charge is not spread throughout an atom.

c. By deflecting alpha particles, Rutherford first observed the neutron.

d. The neutron could not be detected until Cathode–Ray Tubes were invented.

Question

Which is a way that the model of the atom became stronger through new experiments?
a.  New technology allowed scientists to show that the atom is indivisible.

b. It took new data to show that positive charge is not spread throughout an atom.

c. By deflecting alpha particles, Rutherford first observed the neutron.
 
d. The neutron could not be detected until Cathode–Ray Tubes were invented.

aaronq · Answer

A false, the atom is divisible
B idk what data they're talking about
C  false, it was the proton
D cathode ray tubes shoot electrons which do not interact with neutrons so false

anonymous · Answer

thank you! i was very confused ! thanks again

aaronq · Answer

no problem !

jfraser · Answer

in B, the new data was the results of the gold foil experiment. If positive charge was spread out within the atom, the alpha particle wouldn't have gone straight through