Q37Multiple choice
The ratio of the radii of hydrogen atom and its nucleus is ~ 105. Assuming the atom and the nucleus to be spherical,
- (i)what will be the ratio of their sizes?
- (ii)If atom is represented by planet earth ‘Re’ = 6.4 ×106 m, estimate the size of the nucleus.
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(i) what will be the ratio of their sizes?
(ii) If atom is represented by planet earth ‘Re’ = 6.4 ×106 m, estimate the size of the nucleus.