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What are the limitations of Rutherford's model of the atom?

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Rutherford's model of the atom:

  • Rutherford's experiment was carried out by bombarding α-particles on a thin sheet of gold and then he studied the route of these particles after the interaction of these particles with the gold foil.

Conclusions from the model:

  • Most of the space inside an atom is empty.
  • The center of an atom is called the nucleus.
  • The positive charge occupies minimum space.
  • The electrons revolve around the nucleus in a circular orbit.

Limitations of Rutherford's model of the atom:

  • His model failed to explain the stability of atoms.
  • The arrangement of electrons in a circular path was not defined.
  • Any particle that is moving in a circular path would undergo acceleration and radiates energy. Thus, the revolving electron would lose energy and finally fall into the nucleus.

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