9th Class Science Structure of the Atom Question Bank Structure of the Atom

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    Which of the following conclusions cannot be drawn on Rutherford's atomic model?

    A)  The total mass of an atom is concentrated at the centre of the atom.

    B)  Nucleus is located inside the atom containing positively charged particles.

    C)  Most of the atom is empty in space.

    D)  Electrons revolve around the nucleus in stationary, circular orbits.  

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Rutherford's atomic model did not explain the stability of atom. He could not explain why the electrons revolve in stationary, circular orbits.


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