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Rutherford's Set up and Predictions

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Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the Rutherford alpha scattering model?
I. The atom is mostly empty space.
II. Electrons orbit the nucleus of the atom.
III. The atom has a dense, positively charged nucleus.

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I only

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II only

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C

I and II only

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D

II and III only

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I, II, and III

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Solution

The correct option is C I, II, and III
All three of the statements describe the conclusions reached by Rutherford as a result of his alpha-scattering experiment.

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Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford's $α$ -particles scattering experiment ?

(a) Most of the space in the atom is empty

(b) The radius of the atom is about $10^{- 10} m$ while that of nucleus is $10^{- 15} m$

(c) Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits

(d) Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction

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