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The Fundamental Unit Of Life

Question
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Describe the magnitude of the size of an atom in comparison to its nuclear size.

Solution

The radius of an atom is 105 times greater than the radius of the nucleus.
fraction numerator Radius space of space an space atom over denominator Radius space of space nucleus end fraction space equals space fraction numerator 10 to the power of negative 8 end exponent cm over denominator 10 to the power of negative 13 end exponent cm end fraction space equals space 10 to the power of 5 space equals space 100 comma 000