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JAMB Chemistry 2008 Question 7

Question 7

Atomic Structure

The experiment that showed that atoms have tiny positively charged nucleus was first carried out by

  1. A.Moseley
  2. B.Rutherford
  3. C.Millikan
  4. D.Dalton.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Rutherford)

Explanation

Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment showed that an atom's positive charge and most of its mass are in a tiny nucleus.