Atomic Structure

Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 3.1.2

Size of Atoms vs Nucleus

Atoms have a radius of about 1 × 10-10 metres. However, the nucleus of an atom is even smaller.

Atoms

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

Nucleus

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

Test yourself on Atomic Structure

  • In what environment would the relative mass of an atom change?

  • Where is most of the mass of an atom found?

  • Which of the following has the largest mass?

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