True or False: The diameter of most atoms will be between 0.05 nm and 0.3 nm. I think its false (I don't think there even is an average diameter for atoms...), but I can't find any reliable sources to back up my hunch. Help please...
Not to mention the conversions! But thanks a million. :) I got a range of an average of 0.064 nm to 0.45 nm.
Considering concept wise though, do the units of nm make sense for an atoms diameter? That's not visible right?
This article quote 32 to 225 pm for the radius. Double that for the diameter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom#Shape_and_size
Here is a quote that the naked eye can distinguish about 30 micrometers in two objects. That is 30E-6 m or 30,000E-9 m = 30,000 nm with the added notation that many people can see better than that; e.g., up to 1/2 as small but that is far more than 0.064 nm to 0.225 nm
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071023094744AAXbxh9
Thanks so much! That makes alot more sense now. The figures really helped out.
To determine whether the statement is true or false, we can consult reliable scientific sources. One of the most reliable sources of information on atomic properties is the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). They provide accurate and standardized data in the field of chemistry.
To find reliable information, you can follow these steps:
1. Open your web browser and go to the IUPAC website (https://www.iupac.org/).
2. Look for a search bar or a "Search" option on the website.
3. Type in "atomic size" or "atomic diameter" in the search bar and press Enter.
4. Scan through the search results for relevant information or articles related to atomic size or diameter.
By following these steps, you should be able to find scientific information from an authoritative source that will confirm or refute the statement regarding the diameter of atoms.
However, to provide a general answer to your question, it is indeed false that there is an average diameter for atoms. Atoms vary in size depending on the element and its atomic structure. Atoms are incredibly small and are typically measured in terms of picometers (10^(-12) meters) or angstroms (10^(-10) meters), rather than nanometers. Their sizes can range from 30 picometers (pm) for the smaller atoms to a few hundred picometers for larger atoms. It's important to note that this range is a generalization and individual atoms may have slightly different sizes.