Which of the following statements about Rutherford’s model of an atom are correct?

(i) Considered the nucleus are 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.

Options || A. (i) and (iii)

B. (ii) and (iii)

C. (i) and (iv)

D. Only (i)

A picnic was planned for Class IX students to an amusement park. A chemistry teacher who accompanied the students instructed them to go for a ride as follows: Only two students could go for a first ride. Second ride could accommodate eight students. Third ride could accommodate remaining seven students.

Read the above passage and answer the questions that follows:

(i) The above situation can be compared with the structure of an element. name that element.

(ii) Is this element metal or non-metal? What is its valency?

(iii) What are the values associated with the students?

In the Thomson’s model of the atom, which of the following statements are correct?

(i) The mass of the atom is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.

(ii) The positive charge is assumed to be uniformly distributed over the atom.

(iii) The electrons are uniformly distributed in the positively charged sphere.

(iv) The electrons attract each other to stabilize the atom.

Options || A. (i), (ii) and (iii)

B. (i) and (iii)

C. (i) and (iv)

D. (i), (iii) and (iv)

The following diagram depicts Rutherford’s experiment.

Why was zinc sulphide screen in used in the experiment?

Options || A. To block α-particles from going straight.

B. To detect deflection of α-particles.

C. To further deflect α-particles as the gold foil did.

D. To absorb α-particles and utilise it again.

Atomic models have been improved over the years. Arrange the following atomic models in the order of their chronological order.

(i) Rutherford’s atomic model

(ii) Thomson’s atomic model

(iii) Bohr’s atomic model