Wednesday, December 31, 2014

atomic physics - Why is the nucleus so small and why is the atom 99.999% empty space?


A nucleus consists of protons and neutrons. Both are extremely heavy compared to electrons. Then how come they are contained within an extremely tiny space? And why does the atom consist of 99.999% empty space?


I do not understand the mathematics regarding this one bit. Please give me an explanation of this phenomenon in words as far as possible :)




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