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Does the amount of empty space in an atom increase with more neutrons?
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The atom is almost entirely empty space. Electrons are almost not even particles, they're so small and so often behave like waves, and the nucleus (where the protons and neutrons are) is only 1/10000 of the atom. The size of a given element is mostly controlled by two things: the number of energy levels that contain electrons, and the total number of protons pulling at the number of electrons. Because neutrons have no charge, they have little effect on the size of the atom.
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Atoms are mostly made up of?
Atoms consist of three smaller particles called as proton, electron and neutron.Atom of every element has these three particles only, just their no. differ from element to element.Added:However there is one exception: The first smallest and lightest one, Hydrogen (symbol H) does NOT have a neutron at all, just ONE proton and ONE electron.
How will you prove that volume of an atom is chiefly empty space?
This may appreciate knowing the volume of the atom, and the total volume of atomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons).
What makes up most of the volume of an atom?
the electron cloud. some people say that's its mostly made up of "nothing" , but that is incorrect. it has to have SOMETHING in it or else it wouldn't be an atom, no? and yes i have done research on this, so i know that my answer is 100% accurate.
Most of the volume of an atom is occupied by the space required for what?
An atom is made of protons and neutrons which make up the nucleus and electrons that are around the nucleus. Although almost all the mass of an atom is in the nucleus, most of the space that the atom takes up is occupied by the electrons. In very simple terms, the electrons are in orbits around the nucleus so most of the volume of the atom is empty space within the volume that the electrons occupy. The behaviour of the electrons is often assumed to be orbits but their actual positions are not that simple.As a final note, all atoms contain neutrons with the exception of hydrogen which can exist as one proton and one electron.
What was the significance of Rutherford's experiment?
he discovered the atom was mostly made up of empty space
What takes most of the room in an atom?
EMPTY SPACE! Over 99% of an atom is empty space. The nucleus is in the center and contains neutrons and protons and this is where most of the mass of an atom is.
What state of matter has an amount of empty space can change?
This is a gas.
What change of states amount of empty space can change?
Gases
Atoms are mostly made up of?
Atoms consist of three smaller particles called as proton, electron and neutron.Atom of every element has these three particles only, just their no. differ from element to element.Added:However there is one exception: The first smallest and lightest one, Hydrogen (symbol H) does NOT have a neutron at all, just ONE proton and ONE electron.
True or false Most of an atom is empty space?
True. The protons and neutrons together are dense and comprise most of the mass of the atom. The electrons "circle" around in a "cloud" so there is empty space in between the electrons.
How do you best compare the amount of empty space in the universe to the amount of space galaxies occupy?
The amount of empty space in the Universe, between galaxies, is many times larger than the amount of space occupied by galaxies. This ratio depends on what part of the Universe you are looking at. For example, our galaxy has a diameter of about 100,000 light-years; the closest larger galaxy (M31) is at a distance of about 2.5 million light-years. However, that's just the Local Group; from the Local Group to another galaxy cluster, there is even more empty space.
How is the universe expanding even if atom can't be created?
It is space that is expanding. The amount of matter doesn't necessarily increase. This means that the average density of the Universe is decreasing.It is space that is expanding. The amount of matter doesn't necessarily increase. This means that the average density of the Universe is decreasing.It is space that is expanding. The amount of matter doesn't necessarily increase. This means that the average density of the Universe is decreasing.It is space that is expanding. The amount of matter doesn't necessarily increase. This means that the average density of the Universe is decreasing.
What accounts for most of the atom?
Empty Space, but if we're talking in terms of the actual particles. Protons and Neutrons. Electrons count for almost none of the mass.
What is the majority of an atom mafe of?
The central nucleus and the almost empty space around it containing electrons
How can one increase rack space in a small closet?
One way to increase rack space in a small closet is to make use of the "empty" space near the bottom. Down below the pants and shirts, the wall space is often ignored and can accommodate a rack.
How can you fix your RCA MP3 Player?
if it comes on long enough for you to say not enough play space please empty a certain amount of space then plug it in to a computer with your usb plug in and empty a certain amount of music that's on there and it should work if not consult a specialist.
How will you prove that volume of an atom is chiefly empty space?
This may appreciate knowing the volume of the atom, and the total volume of atomic particles (protons, neutrons and electrons).
