Which of the following statements about the atom is false?

A) Each atom has a tiny nucleus at its center.

B) All the protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus.

C) Electrons travel in definite circular pathways around the nucleus.

D) All atomic nuclei are positively charged.

Atom is defined as the smallest part of an element which has chemical properties. It consist of a nucleus having combinations of neutrons and protons bound to the nucleus.

So Electrons cannot travel in definite circular pathways around the nucleus.

hence the right option is C) Electrons travel in definite circular pathways around the nucleus