144k views
4 votes
In your own words, explain how Rutherford's theory of atoms helped in the development of the modern atomic theory.

User Franek
by
7.0k points

1 Answer

6 votes
Rutherford's theory helped us in the development of the modern theory by suggesting that atoms have a nucleus. He also told us that the nucleus is made up of positively charged particles called protons. This helped Chadwick when developing the modern theory.
User Newred
by
8.0k points