Question

The Rutherford nuclear model of atom predicts that atoms are unstable because the accelerated electrons revolving around the nucleus must be _______ in the nucleus?

• A. spiral
• B. circular
• C. linear
• D. elliptical

Answer 1

Answer:

A. spiral

The Rutherford model predicts that electrons must spiral inward due to radiation loss, making the atom unstable Rutherford's nuclear model of atom suggested that the electrons are moving around the nucleus in circular orbits. Hence Rutherford designed his theory to be electrostatically stable.