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moviesgirl asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 3 years ago

Why would Rutherford’s model of the atom not be stable?

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a.) It would disintegrate due to beta decay

b.) It did not recognize the wave character of electrons

c.) It could only include 36 electrons

d.) It would violate the first law of thermodynamics

e.) It would not radiate energy

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  • DavidB
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    without neutrons the nucleus would not be stable - repulsion of positive charges would be too much.

  • Bill
    Lv 7
    3 years ago

    No other force to balance the electromagnetic force pulling protons and electrons together?

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