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What was a significant shortcoming of Rutherford’s model of the atom?

A. It could not explain the chemical properties of elements.

B. It applied only to gold, not other elements.

C. It was based on faulty evidence.

D. It described only the atomic nucleus, not electrons

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

It could not explain the chemical properties of elements.

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answer is A - It could not explain the chemical properties of elements.