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

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Lucian Branch

21 February, 21:39

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

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Julianna Soto · 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.

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.