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Which of the following statements is best supported by the data from Rutherford’s experiment of scattering alpha particles with a thin metal foil?

A.

The mass and positive charge of an atom are concentrated in its center.

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B.

Electrons in atoms occupy only certain specific energy levels.

C.

Moving particles can also be described as waves.

D.

Atoms of a given element do not all have identical masses.

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