If a scientist were to shoot protons through an atom, for instance like Rutherford did with gold foil, he or she would likely find that

A. most of the protons passed straight through the atom.
B. few of the protons passed straight through the atom.
C. most of the protons deflected or bounced back from the atom.
D. most of the protons would be absorbed by the atom.
E. All of the choices are correct.


A. most of the protons passed straight through the atom.

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