Rutherford's Model of Atom NEET Questions

Physics - Atoms and Nuclei

Rutherford's Model of Atom MCQ Questions


1.
Which experiment led to the proposal of Rutherford’s atomic model?
A.
Photoelectric experiment
B.
Oil drop experiment
C.
Gold foil experiment
D.
Cathode ray experiment
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ANSWER :
C. Gold foil experiment
2.
What was the main conclusion of Rutherford’s gold foil experiment?
A.
Atom has a uniform positive charge
B.
Atom has a dense central nucleus
C.
Electrons are embedded in the nucleus
D.
Protons and neutrons are scattered in an atom
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ANSWER :
B. Atom has a dense central nucleus
3.
According to Rutherford’s model, most of the atom is ___.
A.
Solid
B.
Hollow
C.
Mostly empty space
D.
Filled with protons
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ANSWER :
C. Mostly empty space
4.
In Rutherford’s experiment, most of the alpha particles ___.
A.
Bounced back
B.
Passed through with no deviation
C.
Slightly deflected
D.
Came to rest
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ANSWER :
B. Passed through with no deviation
5.
Which experiment led to the development of Rutherford’s atomic model?

NEET - 2015

A.
Photoelectric effect
B.
Alpha-particle scattering experiment
C.
Oil drop experiment
D.
Cathode ray experiment
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ANSWER :
B. Alpha-particle scattering experiment
6.
Rutherford’s model could not explain ___.
A.
Stability of electrons
B.
Spectrum of elements
C.
Wave nature of electrons
D.
Motion of electrons
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ANSWER :
A. Stability of electrons