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What keeps the electrons from leaving an atom in the rutherford model of the atom?

a. strong electrostatic attraction to the nucleus
b. strong attraction to other electrons
c. the repulsive forces between electrons
d. an outer coating on the atom
e. the orbits of the electrons are circular?

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A. strong electrostatic attraction to the nucleus


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