Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The particle that makes up most of the volume of an atom.
Concept introduction:
Atom is the smallest unit of a matter. It is indestructible and cannot be created. It consists of protons, neutrons and electron as subatomic particles.
Answer to Problem 10STP
Correct answer: Option (d) empty space
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option:
Option (d) Empty space. The most of the volume of an atom, that is greater than 99 percent, is the empty space, despite the size and amount of the subatomic particle protons, neutrons and electrons.
Reasons for incorrect options:
Option (a) protons. These do not make up most of the volume of an atom as they are present only in nucleus of the atom. The number of protons is equal to the
Option (b) neutrons. These do not make up most of the volume of an atom as they are present only in nucleus of the atom. The number of neutrons along with number of protons is equal to the mass number of an atom.
Option (c). These do not make up most of the volume of an atom as they are scattered around the nucleus. The number of electrons is equal to the atomic number if atom is in its neutral state.
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