Question

Which of the following statements about Rutherford’s model of an atom are correct? 

(i) Considered the nucleus are 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 || A. (i) and (iii) B. (ii) and (iii) C. (i) and (iv) D. Only (i)

Answer 1

The statements (i) and (iii) can be compared to the nuclear model that Rutherford gave for the atom. He concluded after his experiment that the nucleus consists positive charge which attracted the electron and keep the atom neutral. Also, he stated that the revolution of electrons around the positively charged nucleus was in paths called orbits similar to planets revolving around the sun in the solar system.