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Some clarification in your question would be desirable, for you could be asking about the nucleus of an atom or the nucleus of a Eukaryotic cell.
The simple answer for both is to relate it to a soap bubble (free floating). They are a circle (sphere) for the same reason that a bubble ultimately forms a sphere. The sphere is the shape with the largest volume to surface area ratio, i.e. the shape with the least amount of expended energy to hold (in that shape). The more complicated answer is that a cellular nucleus is not always a perfect sphere, it is maleable, but just like the soap bubble, given no outside influence, it will rebound into a more or less spherical shape. An atomic nucleus is represented as a sphere for roughly the same reason, i.e. conservation of energy. Restraints on the spherical nature would be the type of atom, and whether or not the protons and neutrons are balanced in number. Nevertheless, it will hold a more or less spherical shape.
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Where are the electrons located in Bohr's atomic model?
In this model, the electrons move or orbit around the protons that are at the center of the atom. Electrons move around the nucleus, which contains the proton, in orbits that have a definite size and energy.
Electrons are particles that are?
Electrons are extremely small particles that circle the nucleus of an atom in an orbital. Electrons are negatively charged and balance the positive charge of the proton, in the nucleus. Valence electrons are either added or eliminated from an element during chemical reactions. Valence electrons are important in bonding, and the sharing of those electrons.
Picture of a nucleus?
I need a picture of a nucleus can i please get a picture of a nucleus
What part of an atom causes radioactivity?
It is the nucleus of the atom that undergoes change during radioactive decay.
The part of an atom orbits the nucleus?
Electrons orbit the nucleus. The nucleus is comprised of protons and neutrons.
What is the shape of a nucleus?
the shape of a nucleus is a circle....... or a square
What is the name of the particle that circle's the nucleus of an atom?
You are probably referring to the electrons. It doesn't exactly "circle" the nucleus of an atom, but it does exist in an orbit around the nucleus.
What is the name of particle that circle the nucleus of an atom?
You are probably referring to the electrons. It doesn't exactly "circle" the nucleus of an atom, but it does exist in an orbit around the nucleus.
Do electrons and protons circle neutrons?
No, neutrons do not circle an atomic nucleus. They are bonded to protons in the nucleus to form it. It is the electrons that circle the nucleus and make up the electron cloud.
Where are the electrons found in the Bohr's atomic model?
The electrons circle the nucleus in specific orbits.
What is the shape of the nucleus in a plant cell?
circle
What is the name of the particle that circles the nucleus of atom?
Electrons are the particles that circle the nucleus of an atom.
What is the name of the particle that circles the nucleus of an atoms?
Electrons are the particles that circle the nucleus of an atom.
What is the name of particle that circles the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons are the particles that circle the nucleus of an atom.
What is the names particle that circles the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons are the particles that circle the nucleus of an atom.
What is the name of the particle that circles nucleus of an atom?
Electrons are the particles that circle the nucleus of an atom.
Where was the proton found?
Protons are in the nucleus of an atom along with the neutrons. The electrons circle the nucleus in "shells".
