Rutherford’s atom is an electrically neutral sphere consisting of a very small, massive and positively charged nucleus at the centre surrounded by revolving electrons in their respective orbits. The electrostatic force provides the requisite centripetal force.
Class 12 Physics Chapter 12 Atoms Session 2024-2025.
What is the main feature of Rutherford’s atom model?
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Rutherford’s atomic model proposed that an atom consists of a dense, positively charged nucleus containing most of its mass, surrounded by electrons orbiting in empty space. It introduced the concept of a nuclear atom but couldn’t explain atomic stability or spectral lines.
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