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Drawbacks of Rutherford's Model

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Which of the following conclusion cannot be drawn on the basis of Rutherford’s atomic model?

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Total mass of the atom is concentrated at the centre of atom.

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Nucleus is located inside the atom containing positively charged particles.

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Most of the atom is empty in space.

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Electrons revolve around the nucleus in stationary circular orbits.

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Solution

The correct option is D Electrons revolve around the nucleus in stationary circular orbits.
Rutherford’s atomic model does not describe that electron revolve around the nucleus in stationary circular orbits.

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