Which statement correctly summarizes the size of the nucleus compared to the overall atom?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which statement accurately describes the relative size of the nucleus in comparison to the entire atom. It requires an understanding of atomic structure and the relative scale of the nucleus and the electron cloud surrounding it.
Answer
The atomic nucleus is very small compared to the overall size of the atom.
The atomic nucleus is very small compared to the overall size of the atom, approximately 1/100,000th of the atom's diameter.
Answer for screen readers
The atomic nucleus is very small compared to the overall size of the atom, approximately 1/100,000th of the atom's diameter.
More Information
The nucleus is extremely dense and contains nearly all the mass of the atom, despite its small size.
Tips
A common mistake is to underestimate the size difference between the nucleus and the atom. Remember, the nucleus is about 1/100,000 the diameter of the atom.
Sources
- How does the size of the nucleus compare with the size of ... - Quora - quora.com
- 2.5: The Structure of The Atom - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Nucleus of the Atom | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
