Which Statement Regarding Rutherford's Nuclear Model of the Atom Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding Rutherford's nuclear model of the atom is false?

• A)The diameter of the atom is approximately 10,000 times larger than the nucleus.
• B)The nucleus is approximately 100 times smaller than the diameter of the atom.
• C)The nucleus is surrounded by a diffuse cloud of electrons.
• D)Electrons and protons are not mixed uniformly throughout the atom.
• E)The atom is mostly empty space.

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