Based on Rutherford's Model of the Atom, How Many Protons

question 13

Multiple Choice

Based on Rutherford's model of the atom, how many protons would be found in an atom with 17 electrons?

• A) 1
• B) 7
• C) 12
• D) 17
• E) 34

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