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 atom is empty
Which of the above statements are correct?

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

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