Which of the following statements about Rutherford’s model of atom are correct? (i) considered the nucleus as positively charged (ii) established that the α–particles are four times as heavy as a hydrogen atom (iii) can be compared to solar system (iv) was in agreement with Thomson’s model

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According to Rutherford’s model of an atom, there is a positively charged center called nucleus. Almost all the mass of an atom resides in the nucleus. The electrons revolve around the nucleus in well-defined orbits which can be compared to the solar system.

Which of the following statements about Rutherford’s model of atom are correct?(i) considered the nucleus as positively charged(ii) established that the α–particles are four times as heavy as a hydrogen atom(iii) can be compared to solar system(iv) was in agreement with Thomson’s model