The Structure of the Atom
Chemistry: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 2.2.1
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!
Test yourself on The Structure of the Atom
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?