The Rutherford Atom was a model of the atom proposed by Ernest Rutherford in the early 1900s. This model suggested that atoms were composed of a central nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons. The Rutherford Atom model was significant in providing a more detailed understanding of atomic structure and paved the way for further research into nuclear physics. There are several synonyms for the Rutherford Atom, including Rutherford's nuclear model, Rutherford-Bohr model, or simply the nuclear atom. These terms all refer to the same conceptual framework and provide insight into the working of atomic structure.