Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Rutherford's model of atom?

The electrons revolve around the nucleus in fixed energy orbits

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It is a stable model of atom which resembles our solar sysytem

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The distribution of electrons in the orbits was given by Rutherford

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It could not explain the atomic spectra of hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is C The distribution of electrons in the orbits was given by Rutherford
Postulates of Rutherford nuclear model:
The positive charge is concentrated in the center of the atom, called nucleus.
Electrons revolve around the nucleus in circular paths called orbits.
The nucleus is much smaller in size than the atom.
It is a stable model of atom that resembles our solar system.
Atomic spectra of hydrogen were proposed by Bohr.
The distribution of electrons in the orbits was not given by Rutherford. It was given by Bohr and Bury.

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Q. According to Bohr's atomic model, electrons revolve around the nucleus in stationary orbits.

Which of the following are the limitations of Rutherford’s experiment?
(i) Rutherford couldn't explain how many electrons rotate in a particular orbit.
(ii) Rutherford was not able to explain the stability of an atom.
(iii) Rutherford couldn't explain why electrons undergo acceleration and radiate energy.
(iv) Rutherford couldn't explain the presence of nucleus.

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According to Bohr's atomic model , electrons revolve around the nucleus in _________ orbits.

Statement I- Thomson's atomic model could not explain the result of scattering experiment performed by Rutherford.
Statement II- According to Rutherford, majority of mass was concentrated in a minute, positively charged region (the nucleus) surrounded by electrons.

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