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The given statement is the nucleus of an atom is small compared to the size of the atom.

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Step 1.
  • Rutherford found that most of the volume of an atom is empty.
  • He also found that the nucleus, a tiny core, has the most of the mass and all of the positive charge.
  • The nucleus of an atom holds the majority most of its mass. As a result, it is small in comparison to the atom.

Hence, the given statement is correct.

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