Question

Which statements describe Rutherford’s model of the atom? Select three options

-the atom is mostly empty space
-the atom cannot be divided into smaller particles
-electrons orbit around the center of the atom
-the atom’s positive charge is located in the atom’ nucleus
-the electrons are located within the positive material of the nucleus
-electron clouds are regions where electrons are likely to be found

Answer 1

The statements which describe Rutherford’s model of the atom are as follows:

A. The atom is mostly empty space.

C. Electrons orbit around the center of the atom.

D. The atom's positive charge is located in the atom's nucleus.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Rutherford model, an atom is largely empty space, comprising electrons that are negatively charged surrounding the nucleus, which is held by protons with a positive charge. An atom comprises a small, compact and positively charged nucleus where virtually all of an atom's mass is concentrated.The nucleus is accompanied by levels of energy which contain electrons that circulate around the nucleus with a negative charge. The model much like planets revolving around the Sun.