Rutherford's $\alpha$-particle scattering experiment showed that:
$(i)$ electrons have negative charge
$(ii)$ the mass and positive charge of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus
$(iii)$ neutron exists in the nucleus
$(iv)$ most of the space in the atom is empty
Which of the above statements are correct?

  • A
    $(i)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(ii)$ and $(iv)$

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