MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #888

Rutherford's model failed to explain atomic stability because it assumed:

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #888

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Rutherford's model failed to explain atomic stability because it assumed:

    • A) Electrons emit radiation continuously
    • B) Planetary electron orbits
    • C) Negative nucleus
    • D) Neutrons exist

    Answer: Electrons emit radiation continuously

    Explanation: Continuous radiation would cause electrons to spiral inward. Bohr fixed this with quantized orbits.