Question

mention the shortcomings of Rutherford's model of an atom.
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Answer 1

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Rutherford atomic model was the first step in the evolution of the modern atomic model. Ernest Rutherford was a keen scientist who worked to understand the distribution of electrons in an atom. He performed an experiment using alpha particles and gold foil and made the following observations:

• Most of the alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil.

• There was a deflection of the alpha particles by a small angle.

• Very small amount of alpha particles rebounded.

Answer 2

Answer:

This atomic model failed to explain stability of atoms. According to the model, electrons revolve around the positively charged nucleus. This model of atom also failed to explain the existence of definite lines in the hydrogen spectrum.