In Rutherford's atomic model, most of the mass of the atom is concentrated in:
Athe electrons
Bevenly throughout the atom
Cthe empty space around the nucleus
Dthe nucleus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. the nucleus
The nucleus is **dense**: it contains all the positive charge AND most of the atomic mass. Electrons contribute negligibly to mass.
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