Now, switch to the Rutherford Atom tab at the bottom of the screen. In the upper left, click the red and gray cluster. This model represents the positively charged nucleus.
If this model of the atom is correct, what should happen to the alpha particles as they pass through the atom?
O All of the alpha particles should pass through the atom without changing direction.
o As the alpha particles approach the electrons, the electrons should absorb them.
O As the alpha particles approach the electrons, the particles should be deflected away from the electrons.
The alpha particles that come close to the nucleus should be deflected away from the nucleus.