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The plum-pudding model of the atom predicted the structure of an atom. In this model, the electrons are embedded ('plums') in a positively charged 'pudding'. If this is the accurate model of the atom, what would be the outcome of Rutherford's experiment?

Accepted Answer

The alpha particles will travel straight through the gold foil with little to no deflection.

Answer

The alpha particles will be deflected straight back to the source.

Answer

All the alpha particles will be deflected in all directions.

Answer

The result of the experiment would be the same.

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The plum-pudding model of the atom predicted the structure of an atom. In this model, the electrons are embedded ('plums') in a positively charged 'pudding'. If this is the accurate model of the atom, what would be the outcome of Rutherford's experiment?