if an atomic nucleus were the size of a dime how far away might one of its electrons be?
A. 1 foot
B. 1 inch***
C. 1 yard
D. 1 mile
My answer (***)
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To determine the answer, let's break down the question and use some scientific knowledge.
An atomic nucleus is the central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons. Electrons are the negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus.
If we imagine scaling down the atomic nucleus to the size of a dime, we should note that atoms are primarily empty space, and the electron cloud is spread out over a large area compared to the tiny nucleus.
The distance of an electron from the nucleus depends on the energy level of the electron, but even in the ground state (lowest energy level), electrons are found relatively far from the nucleus.
Now, let's consider the given answer choices:
A. 1 foot
B. 1 inch
C. 1 yard
D. 1 mile
If we compare the scales of atoms and everyday objects, it becomes clear that the correct answer would be B. 1 inch.
This is because even though the atom is scaled down to the size of a dime, the electron cloud is still relatively large compared to the nucleus. So, an electron could be expected to be a few inches away from the scaled-down nucleus.