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

Choose one answer.
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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To determine which option summarizes Rutherford's model of the atom, we can examine the details of each choice provided.

Option a: "Electrons are embedded in a positive region of spherical dimension." This statement is not representative of Rutherford's model. Rutherford's model suggests that electrons move outside the nucleus.

Option b: "Electrons revolve around the nucleus without emitting radiation." This statement is also incorrect. According to Rutherford's model, electrons do emit radiation when they change energy levels.

Option c: "Electrons revolve around the nucleus like planets move around the sun." This statement aligns with Rutherford's model. Rutherford proposed that electrons move in orbits around the central nucleus.

Option d: "Atoms emit radiation only when electrons jump from a higher energy state to a lower energy state." This option is partially accurate. Rutherford's model does state that atoms emit radiation when electrons transition from higher energy states to lower energy states.

Based on the analysis, option c, "Electrons revolve around the nucleus like planets move around the sun," best summarizes Rutherford's model of the atom.