Rutherford concluded from his calculations that the volume of an atom
A)is filled with protons, neutrons, and electrons.
B)is mostly protons, with electrons revolving around the outside.
C)is filled with electrons.
D)is mostly empty space.

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Rutherford's calculations led him to conclude that the positive charge of an atom is concentrated in a tiny nucleus, while the rest of the atom is mostly empty space. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

Rutherford Concluded from His Calculations That the Volume of an Atom