Which of the Following Is a Correct Statement About the Rutherford

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct statement about the Rutherford scattering experiment?

A) The experiment provided an explanation of the discrete lines in atomic spectra
B) The experiment yielded evidence that electrons are charged particles but neutrons are not electrically charged
C) The experiment showed that the electrons contain nearly all of the mass of the atom
D) The experiment provided evidence that matter does not consist of atoms
E) The experiment indicated that at the center of the atom is a tiny and extremely dense nucleus