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Which of the following conclusions could not be derived from Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment ?

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a

The radius of the atom is about 10-10 m while that of nucleus is 10-15 m

b

Electrons and the nucleus are held together by electrostatic forces of attraction

c

Electrons move in a circular path of fixed energy called orbits

d

Most of the space in the atom is empty

answer is C.

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Rutherford’s scattering experiment cannot account for energy of orbits in an atom.

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