Manipal MET2019ChemistryStructure of Atom
Which of the following is not true in Rutherford's nuclear' model of atom?
Options
- AProtons and neutrons are present inside nucleus
- BVolume of nucleus is very small as compared to volume of atom
- CThe number of protons and neutrons are always equal
- DThe number of electrs and protons are always equal
Correct answer
C. The number of protons and neutrons are always equal
Step-by-step solution
The sum of protons and neutrons give the mass number. The number of neutrons and protons are not equal.