Question

How does the size of the nucleus compare with the size of the atom?

Options

• The nucleus is much smaller than the atom.

• The nucleus is the same size as the atom.

• The nucleus occupies most of the space in the atom.

• The nucleus is much larger than the atom.

Answer 1

In Rutherford’s nuclear model, the nucleus is much smaller than the atom. Positive charge and most of the mass are concentrated in this small central region.