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rutherford atom meaning and definition
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Definition of Rutherford atom (noun)
- first modern concept of atomic structure; all of the positive charge and most of the mass of the atom are contained in a compact nucleus; a number of electrons (equal to the atomic number) occupy the rest of the volume of the atom and neutralize the positive charge
Source: Princeton University Wordnet