How does the size of an atomic nucleus compare with the size of the whole atom?

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2026-04-22 11:35

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Think of the sun as the nucleus and the oort cloud (past pluto) as where the electron orbitals start.

The size (volume) of the nucleus is tiny compared to the size (volume) of the atom (defined by the extent of the electron cloud).

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