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A few alpha particles were deflected back at large angles in the gold foil experiment because:
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A gold is a heavy metal
B the positive charge of the atom is concentrated in a tiny, dense nucleus
C electrons attracted the alpha particles
D alpha particles carry no charge
Explanation

The concentrated positive charge of the small, dense nucleus repelled the positive alpha particles at large angles.

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