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Question
Which of the following statements about Rutherford’s model of atom are correct?
(i) considered the nucleus as positively charged
(ii) established that the α–particles are four times as heavy as a hydrogen atom
(iii) can be compared to solar system
(iv) was in agreement with Thomson’s model
Options
(i) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
only (i)
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Solution
(i) and (iii)
Explanation -
Rutherford’s model of atom explained the presence of a nucleus in the center and electrons around the nucleus revolving in round orbitals like the solar system.
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