Which diagram best illustrates the atomic model that Rutherford derived from his gold foil experiment?
Answer
A
Image with description A large circle with an outline. Inside, a plus sign shape is centered. Ten smaller circles, each containing a minus sign, are arranged around the central plus sign shape.
B
Image with description A diagram shows a central circle containing seven plus signs. Seven smaller circles, each containing a minus sign, are arranged around the central circle. All these elements are enclosed by a larger dashed circular outline.
C
Image with description A large circle with an outline. The word "Atom" is centered inside the circle.
D
Image with description A diagram shows a central small circle containing a minus sign. A larger circular line surrounds this central circle. Three smaller circles, each containing a plus sign, are positioned along this circular line.