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What fraction of the space within the atom is occupied by the nucleus?

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Answer:

Approximately 6.8 x 10⁻¹⁵

Step-by-step explanation:

To be able to get this fraction, there are some things we need to know.

1. The radius of nucleus = 1.0 x 10⁻¹³ cm

2. The radius of hydrogen atom = 52.9 pm

3. Volume of sphere = V1/V2 = (R1/R2)^3

4. 1 picometer (pm) = 10^-10 cm

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