Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a postulate of Rutherford's atomic model ?

Options:

Every atom consists of tiny central core, called the nucleus.

The size of the nucleus is of the order of 1 fm.

Electrons reside in stable orbits characterised by particular angular momentum.

Atomic nucleus is surrounded by certain number of electrons.

Correct Answer:

Electrons reside in stable orbits characterised by particular angular momentum.

Explanation:

The concept of stable orbits was given by Bohr.