1. A neutron is a neutral particle. 2. J.J. Thomson proposed than an atom consists of positively charged sphere

Question

Write true or false :

1. A neutron is a neutral particle.

2. J.J. Thomson proposed than an atom consists of positively charged sphere in which the electrons are embedded.

3. The outermost orbit of an atom can have more than 8 electrons.

4. Most of the space in an atom is occupied by electrons.

5. Rutherford used beta particles in his scattering experiments.

Answer 1

1. True.

2. True.

3. (False) 

Correct statement : The outermost orbit of an atom contains maximum of 8 electrons.

4. True.

5. (False) 

Correct statement: Rutherford used alpha particles in his scattering experiments.