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Use the Internet or another resource to find out how the size of an atom compares with the size of its nucleus. Is the diameter of an atom 10 times, $1,000$ times, or $100,000$ times the diameter of the nucleus?
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An atom consists of a nucleus at the center, surrounded by electrons that orbit the nucleus. The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, which are collectively known as nucleons. Show more…
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