Q1Multiple choice
Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford’s α -particle scattering experiement?
- (i)Most of the space in the atom is empty.
- (ii)The radius of the atom is about 10–10 m while that of nucleus is 10–15 m.
- (iii)Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.
- (iv)Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction.
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(iii) Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits.