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Structure of an Atom

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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.

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