Question

question 9 (1 point)
which of these is not a component of rutherfords model of the atom?
atoms are made up of a positively charge nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons.
electrons orbit the nucleus in well - defined orbitals.
atoms consist of a dense central nucleus surrounded by electrons.
atoms are mostly empty space.

Explanation:

Rutherford's model proposed that atoms have a dense, positively - charged nucleus with electrons around it (so options A and C are components). The model also implied that atoms are mostly empty space (option D is a component). The idea of electrons orbiting in well - defined orbitals was part of Bohr's model, not Rutherford's.

Answer:

B. Electrons orbit the nucleus in well - defined orbitals.