Question

Which of the following is not true about Rutherford’s model of an atom?

• A. An atom consists of a large nucleus.
• B. An atom consists of a large nucleus.
• C. Electrons revolve around the nucleus in specific orbits.
• D. Most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

An atom consists of a large nucleus.

The size of the nucleus is very small as compared to the size of an atom. This is proved by the fact that most of the alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil.