7.1.2

Structure of an Atom

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Size of Atoms vs Nucleus

Atoms have a radius of radius of about 1 × 10-10 metres. However, the nucleus of atoms are even smaller.

Atoms

  • If an atom was the size of Wembley Stadium, then...

Nucleus

  • ...its nucleus would be the size of a garden pea!

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4Energy Resources & Energy Transfers

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