2.2.5 - Drawbacks of Rutherford Model
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What is the primary feature of the Rutherford model?
💡 Hint: Think of how planets orbit the sun.
List the particles found in the nucleus as proposed by Rutherford.
💡 Hint: Consider the components of an atom.
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What does the Rutherford model fail to explain?
💡 Hint: Think about what challenges the model presented.
Is the following statement true? 'Rutherford's model describes electrons in fixed energy levels.'
💡 Hint: Consider the differences between Rutherford's and Bohr's approaches.
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Describe how advancements in atomic theory address the limitations presented by the Rutherford model.
💡 Hint: Consider how earlier models set the stage for newer discoveries.
Evaluate the significance of Rutherford's discoveries despite the model's limitations.
💡 Hint: Think about the foundation laid by earlier models.
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