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Comparing Bohr and Rutherford Atomic Models

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How does the Bohr model of the atom differ from the Rutherford model?
ARutherford assumed that the atomic nucleus was uncharged, whereas Bohr identified it as negatively charged.
BRutherford proposed that atoms consist only of protons and electrons, whereas Bohr postulated the presence of photons within the atom.
CRutherford assumed that the atomic nucleus was negatively charged, whereas Bohr correctly identified it as positively charged.
DRutherford proposed that electrons move randomly around the nucleus, whereas Bohr postulated that electrons occupy specific energy levels.
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