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?