Question

a scientist will form a theory from observations, then design an experiment to test the theory. rutherford set out to disprove the theory of the nucleus but his experimental results proved it existed. true false

Explanation:

Rutherford's gold - foil experiment was designed to test the existing plum - pudding model of the atom. His results led to the discovery and proof of the atomic nucleus, not an attempt to disprove the idea of a nucleus.

Answer:

True