General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Atoms - 4.3 The Atom - Questions and Problems - Page 113: 4.19

Answer

In his gold-foil experiment, Rutherford determined that atoms contain small, compact, and positively-charged nuclei. This foundational discovery would lay the groundwork for future research into atoms and elements.

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In his gold-foil experiment, Rutherford determined that atoms contain small, compact, and positively-charged nuclei. This foundational discovery would lay the groundwork for future research into atoms and elements.
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