Physics:Quantum atoms/nucleus

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The atomic nucleus is the central region of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons. It contains nearly all of the atom’s mass.

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Representation of the atomic nucleus composed of protons and neutrons.

Description

The nucleus is bound together by the strong nuclear force and is much smaller than the overall size of the atom. Electrons occupy regions outside the nucleus in quantum states.

Properties

  • nuclear charge
  • mass number
  • binding energy

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Author: Harold Foppele


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