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Why can't Newton's laws of motion and gravitation be applied to electrons in an atom?
Why can't Newton's laws of motion and gravitation be applied to electrons in an atom?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model due to Maxwell's electromagnetic theory?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model due to Maxwell's electromagnetic theory?
What type of spectra would an atom give if it continuously emits radiation?
What type of spectra would an atom give if it continuously emits radiation?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model in terms of the shape of the orbits?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model in terms of the shape of the orbits?
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Why does the Rutherford atom model not give a complete picture of an atom?
Why does the Rutherford atom model not give a complete picture of an atom?
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What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model due to the behavior of electrons?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model due to the behavior of electrons?
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What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model due to the predicted spectra?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model due to the predicted spectra?
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What is the fundamental reason why Newton's laws of motion and gravitation cannot be applied to electrons in an atom?
What is the fundamental reason why Newton's laws of motion and gravitation cannot be applied to electrons in an atom?
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What would be the consequence of continuous energy emission by an electron in an atom?
What would be the consequence of continuous energy emission by an electron in an atom?
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What type of spectra would be expected from an atom if electrons continuously emit radiation?
What type of spectra would be expected from an atom if electrons continuously emit radiation?
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What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model in terms of electron-electron interactions?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model in terms of electron-electron interactions?
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Why does Rutherford's atom model not provide a complete picture of an atom with multiple electrons?
Why does Rutherford's atom model not provide a complete picture of an atom with multiple electrons?
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What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model in terms of the behavior of electrons in an orbit?
What is a limitation of Rutherford's atom model in terms of the behavior of electrons in an orbit?
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What is the main reason why the Rutherford atom model is incomplete?
What is the main reason why the Rutherford atom model is incomplete?
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Study Notes
Limitations of Rutherford Atom Model
- Rutherford's model is based on Newton's laws, which only apply to neutral bodies, not charged bodies like electrons moving around a positive nucleus.
- The analogy between planetary motion and electron motion fails because electrons repel each other, whereas planets attract each other through gravity, and electrostatic attraction is present in a nuclear atom model.
Inconsistencies with Electromagnetic Theory
- According to Maxwell's electromagnetic theory, a rotating electron would continuously radiate energy, losing kinetic energy and causing its orbit to shrink, ultimately falling into the nucleus, making the atom model unsustainable.
Spectral Inconsistencies
- Continuous emission of radiation would result in a continuous or band spectra, but atoms actually produce discontinuous or line spectra.
Unaddressed Aspects of the Model
- Rutherford's model does not provide information about the shape of the orbits.
- The model fails to explain the rotation of electrons in atoms with multiple electrons.
Limitations of Rutherford Atom Model
- Rutherford's model is based on Newton's laws, which only apply to neutral bodies, not charged bodies like electrons moving around a positive nucleus.
- The analogy between planetary motion and electron motion fails because electrons repel each other, whereas planets attract each other through gravity, and electrostatic attraction is present in a nuclear atom model.
Inconsistencies with Electromagnetic Theory
- According to Maxwell's electromagnetic theory, a rotating electron would continuously radiate energy, losing kinetic energy and causing its orbit to shrink, ultimately falling into the nucleus, making the atom model unsustainable.
Spectral Inconsistencies
- Continuous emission of radiation would result in a continuous or band spectra, but atoms actually produce discontinuous or line spectra.
Unaddressed Aspects of the Model
- Rutherford's model does not provide information about the shape of the orbits.
- The model fails to explain the rotation of electrons in atoms with multiple electrons.
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This quiz explores the limitations of Rutherford's atom model, including its reliance on Newton's laws and the implications of electrostatic attraction and electron repulsion.
