Question

Which description best matches Rutherford's model of the atom?

Group of answer choices
A The atoms is a positive sphere with negative electrons embedded in it.

B Electrons orbit the nucleus in set, circular orbits.

C The atoms has a tiny, massive nucleus at its center with electrons surrounding it

D The atoms is a solid, indivisible sphere

Answer 1

C The atoms has a tiny, massive nucleus at its center with electrons surrounding it

Step-by-step explanation:

From the experiment by Rutherford, he suggested a model of the atom where there is a tiny but massive nucleus at the center with electrons surrounding it.

• Rutherford found that most of the alpha particles in his gold foil experiment pass through but a few were deflected back.
• He suggested an atomic model to explain his observation.
• In this model, the atom has small positively charged center where the mass of the atom is concentrated.
• Surrounding the nucleus is a large space containing the electrons.