Which of the following is one of the postulates of Rutherford's theory?

Electrons continuously lose energy

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Electrons move in a spiral path around the nucleus

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Electrons revolve in a specific path around the nucleus

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Electrons revolve in a stationary orbit

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Solution

The correct option is C Electrons revolve in a specific path around the nucleus
According to Rutherford's theory, electrons revolve in a specific path around the nucleus. An atom has no net charge or they are electrically neutral because electrons are negatively charged and the densely concentrated nucleus is positively charged.

Hence, option C is correct.

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