At one time, it was thought that positive charge was spread throughout the atom. This was the plum–pudding model. Rutherford's experiment to test this theory involved shooting positively charged particles toward the atom. Describe what the results of this experiment would have been if the plum-pudding model were correct.

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anonymous · Answer

I have absolutely no idea what to think about this question, its the last one on my test and I really need help.

aaronq · Answer

he would've observed less$\alpha$ particles going straight through and more deflections of their path.

aaronq · Answer

sounds good?

anonymous · Answer

I have absolutely no idea what to think about this question, its the last one on my test and I really need help.

aaronq · Answer

thats what you just said..

anonymous · Answer

It wasn't going through on my screen