Rutherford's Model of Atom NEET Questions

Physics - Atoms and Nuclei

Rutherford's Model of Atom MCQ Questions


7.
What did Rutherford’s model propose about the nucleus?
A.
Electrons move in elliptical orbits
B.
Nucleus is positively charged and small
C.
Nucleus contains all the mass of the atom
D.
Nucleus is negatively charged
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ANSWER :
B. Nucleus is positively charged and small
8.
Which observation in Rutherford’s experiment indicated the presence of a nucleus?
A.
Straight-line motion of particles
B.
Small deflection of particles
C.
Few alpha particles bounced back
D.
All particles were scattered
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ANSWER :
C. Few alpha particles bounced back
9.
According to Rutherford’s model, most of the atom is:

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A.
Solid
B.
Empty space
C.
Negatively charged
D.
Positively charged
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ANSWER :
B. Empty space
10.
The nucleus of an atom contains ___.
A.
Electrons only
B.
Protons only
C.
Neutrons only
D.
Protons and neutrons
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ANSWER :
D. Protons and neutrons
11.
Which fundamental force is responsible for holding the nucleus together?
A.
Gravitational force
B.
Electromagnetic force
C.
Nuclear force
D.
Weak nuclear force
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ANSWER :
C. Nuclear force
12.
What was the major drawback of Rutherford’s atomic model?
A.
It did not include protons
B.
It did not explain atomic spectra
C.
Electrons should spiral into the nucleus
D.
It did not include neutrons
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ANSWER :
C. Electrons should spiral into the nucleus