The diagram given below represents Rutherford model. Just as in the solar system the _______ is at the centre and the alphabets A and B represents ___________ which revolve around it
A
electrons, protons
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B
nucleus, neutrons
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C
nucleus, electrons
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D
protons, electrons
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Solution
The correct option is C nucleus, electrons In Rutherford model, the nucleus is placed at the center of the atom and the electrons revolve around the nucleus, just as in the solar system the sun is at the centre and planets revolve around it.