Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford's α -particle scattering experiement?
(i) Most of the space in the atom is empty.
(ii) The radius of the atom is about 10–10 m while that of nucleus is 10–15 m.
(iii) Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.
(iv) Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction
Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford's α -particle scattering experiement?
(i) Most of the space in the atom is empty.
(ii) The radius of the atom is about 10–10 m while that of nucleus is 10–15 m.
(iii) Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.
(iv) Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction
This is a Multiple Choice Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Ans: Option (iii)
Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits .
As per Rutherford's α-particle scattering experiment the nucleus is surrounded by electrons that move around the nucleus with a very high-speed in ci
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