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Which statement is NOT correct about Rutherford’s model of the atom?

Which statement is NOT correct about Rutherford’s model of the atom?
  • A.
    The diameter of the nucleus is of the order of 10-15m
  • B.
    The mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus
  • C.
    The model is applicable to atoms with one electron in the outer shell
  • D.
    The nucleus of an atom is positively charged
  • E.
    The nucleus is surrounded by an electron cloud.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation