Question

Which of the following is NOT true in Rutherford's nuclear model of atom?

Options

• Protons and neutrons are present inside nucleus.

• Volume of nucleus is very small as compared to volume of atom.

• The number of protons and neutrons are always equal.

• The number of electrons and protons are always equal.

Answer 1

The number of protons and neutrons are always equal.

Explanation:

Protons and neutrons do not necessarily have the same number.