Which one of following postulate is in accordance with the Rutherfords model ?
Correct answer: A. continuous spectra for atoms
- A. continuous spectra for atoms
- B. discrete spectra for atoms
- C. either continuous nor discrete
- D. no spectrum
Explanation
According to Rutherford's classical model, orbiting electrons should continuously radiate energy, producing a continuous spectrum as their energy decreases. It therefore does not account for the discrete line spectra later explained by Bohr's model. The likely mistake is choosing discrete spectra because real atoms do show discrete spectra, even though Rutherford's model could not explain them.
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