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According to Rutherford’s model, an atom is a miniature solar system, as shown in the picture below. What would be the correct labelling for 1 and 2?


A

1-electron, 2- nucleus

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1-proton, 2- electrons

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1-nucleus, 2- neutrons

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1-proton, 2- electrons

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Solution

The correct option is A

1-electron, 2- nucleus


According to Rutherford's atomic model, there is a positively charged mass at the centre of the atom known as nucleus and negatively charged electrons revolve around the nucleus in a circular path.


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