Which of the following statement about the atom is FALSE ?

A. Each atom has a tiny nucleus at its center.
B. All the protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus.
C. Electrons travel in definite circular pathways around the nucleus.
D. All atomic nuclei are positively charged.

Question

Which of the following statement about the atom is FALSE ?

A. Each atom has a tiny nucleus at its center.
B. All the protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus.
C. Electrons travel in definite circular pathways around the nucleus.
D. All atomic nuclei are positively charged.

anonymous · Answer

I would say C.

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Yes, C.

aayushi.somani · Answer

yeah the answer is C. electrons don't follow any definite path..

anonymous · Answer

but why C?????????

ipwnbunnies · Answer

I think that goes along with the Bohr Model of an atom, which is not the prominent theory now.

anonymous · Answer

WHY U ACCEPT BOHR ATOMIC THEORY???????

ipwnbunnies · Answer

We don't, that's why the answer is false lol.

anonymous · Answer

prominent??WHAT u means by this one???

ipwnbunnies · Answer

The Bohr Model of an Atom doesn't explain the mechanics of an atom well. That's why we've moved onto the atomic orbital theory.

anonymous · Answer

are u know about s,p, and orbital???? it is about Pauli Principle........
it is true???

anonymous · Answer

do u have any logical explaination??????

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Yes, that's the widely accepted theory now about atoms and molecules.

anonymous · Answer

do u know how electron need to fill this weird orbital???

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Well, it's quantum mechanics lol. I'm not that knowledgable about it.

anonymous · Answer

where u study now??

ipwnbunnies · Answer

University of Central Florida.

anonymous · Answer

your level ?????degree or a level?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

I'm just an undergraduate, pursing Bachelor's.

anonymous · Answer

congrat