Which one of the following could not be explained by Rutherford's nuclear model?
- A. Stability of the atom ✓
- B. Presence of nucleus in the centre of an atom
- C. Comparison of Sizes of atom and nucleus
- D. Nucleus is positively charged
Correct Answer: A. Stability of the atom
Explanation
Rutherford's model could not explain why electrons orbiting the nucleus do not lose energy and spiral into it, which would make the atom unstable.
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