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Chapter 2, Problem 120P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
If the size of the nucleus of an atom were that of a pea, how far would the electrons be (on average) from the nucleus in meters?
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QUESTION:
If the size of the nucleus of an atom were that of a pea, how far would the electrons be (on average) from the nucleus in meters?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Here, we are asked to estimate the distance between the electrons and nucleus in meters if the size of the nucleus of an atom were of a pea.
To determine the distance, we first estimate the radius of a pea.
The diameter of a pea is approximately 0.5 cm.