Which of the following summarizes Rutherford's model of the atom?

a. Electrons are embedded in a positive region of spherical dimension.
b. Electrons revolve around the nucleus without emitting radiation.
c. Electrons revolve around the nucleus like planets move around the sun.
d. Atoms emit radiation only when electrons jump from a higher energy state to a lower energy state.

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In Rutherford's model of atom, it was observed that the atom is mostly empty space, the mass of the atom is concentrated at the center (nucleus), and electrons revolve around the nucleus like a mini solar system.
I think it's C.
It is C.
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