As a consequence of the discovery of the nucleus by rutherford, which model of the atom is thought to be true? A. Protons, electrons, and neutrons are evenly distributed throughout the volume of the atom B. the nucleus is made of protons, electrons and neutrons. C. Electrons are distributed around the nucleus and occupy almost all the volume of the atom. D. the nucleus is made of electrons and protons.

(im also curious as to what proved this)

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As a consequence of the discovery of the nucleus by rutherford, which model of the atom is thought to be true? A. Protons, electrons, and neutrons are evenly distributed throughout the volume of the atom B. the nucleus is made of protons, electrons and neutrons. C. Electrons are distributed around the nucleus and occupy almost all the volume of the atom. D. the nucleus is made of electrons and protons. 

(im also curious as to what proved this)

jfraser · Answer

look up the Geiger-Marsden experiment, that should answer both questions

jfraser · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geiger%e2%80%93Marsden_experiment