Question

which statement reflects the results of rutherfords gold foil experiments?
almost all of the alpha particles were deflected while passing through the foil.
almost all of the alpha particles sputtered gold atoms off of the surface of the foil.
almost all of the alpha particles passed directly through the foil.
almost all of the alpha particles were deflected back in the direction from which they came.
none of the above

Explanation:

In Rutherford's gold - foil experiment, most alpha particles passed through the gold foil with little or no deflection. This indicated that most of the atom is empty space.

Answer:

Almost all of the alpha particles passed directly through the foil.