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What are the limitations of Rutherford’s model of the atom?
What are the limitations of Rutherford’s model of the atom?
Updated On: Nov 19, 2023
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The limitations of Rutherford's model of the atom are
→ It failed to explain the stability of an atom.
→ It doesn't explain the spectrum of hydrogen and other atoms.
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