Which statements accurately describe ernest rutherford’s experiment? check all that apply. 1 the positively charged particles were deflected because like charges repel. 2the positively charged particles were deflected because opposite charges attract. 3the positively charged particles were deflected by the electron. 4the positively charged particles were deflected by the proton. 5the positively charged particles were deflected because the positive charge in the atom was concentrated. 6the positively charged particles were deflected because the positive charge in the atom was scattered throughout the atom.