Question

which statement describes one feature of rutherfords model of the atom? the atom is mostly empty space. the atom cannot be divided into smaller particles. electron clouds are regions where electrons are likely to be found. the electrons are located within the positive material of the nucleus.

Explanation:

Rutherford's gold - foil experiment led to the conclusion that an atom is mostly empty space with a small, dense, positively - charged nucleus. The other statements do not match features of his model. The idea that an atom cannot be divided into smaller particles was disproven long ago and is not part of Rutherford's model. Electron clouds are part of the quantum mechanical model, not Rutherford's. And electrons are not located within the positive material of the nucleus in Rutherford's model.

Answer:

The atom is mostly empty space.