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

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

Accepted Answer

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

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