Rutherford's Model of Atom NEET Questions

Physics - Atoms and Nuclei

Rutherford's Model of Atom MCQ Questions


13.
According to Rutherford, electrons revolve around the nucleus in ___.
A.
Circular orbits
B.
Elliptical orbits
C.
Stationary orbits
D.
Random orbits
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ANSWER :
A. Circular orbits
14.
The deflection of alpha particles in Rutherford’s experiment was due to ___.
A.
Gravitational attraction
B.
Magnetic force
C.
Electrostatic repulsion
D.
Strong nuclear force
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ANSWER :
C. Electrostatic repulsion
15.
Which of the following is a key feature of Rutherford’s atomic model?

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A.
Electrons move in circular orbits around the nucleus
B.
Positive charge is spread uniformly in the atom
C.
Atoms have a positively charged nucleus
D.
Atoms have no definite structure
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ANSWER :
C. Atoms have a positively charged nucleus
16.
What percentage of alpha particles passed straight through the gold foil in Rutherford’s experiment?
A.
About 50%
B.
About 90%
C.
About 99%
D.
About 1%
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ANSWER :
C. About 99%
17.
Rutherford’s model replaced which earlier atomic model?
A.
Quantum mechanical model
B.
Bohr’s model
C.
Dalton’s atomic model
D.
Thomson’s model
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ANSWER :
D. Thomson’s model
18.
Which subatomic particle was not considered in Rutherford’s model?
A.
Electron
B.
Proton
C.
Neutron
D.
All subatomic particles
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ANSWER :
C. Neutron