Which of the following statements about Rutherfords model of atom are correct i considered the nucle...

Question

Which of the following statements about Rutherfords model of atom are correct i considered the nucleus as positively charged ii established that the particles are four times as heavy as a hydrogen atom iii can be compared to the solar system iv was in agreement with Thomsons model a i and iii b ii and iii c i and iv d only i

Accepted Answer

Answer is a i and iii Explanation Positively charged alpha particles were deflected by the nucleus This shows the nucleus is positively charged Rutherford also postulated that electrons are arranged in an atom around the nucleus like planets arranged around the sun

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