Question

Why Rutherford model is called nuclear model?

Answer 1

• Rutherford's model is called the nuclear model because the electrons revolve around the nucleus with high velocities to counter-balance the electrostatic forces of attraction between protons and electrons.
• Rutherford's model of the atom is called the nuclear atom because it was the first atomic model to feature a nucleus at its core.
• It is also called the planetary model.