Size of an Atom


 
 
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Size of an Atom

Size of Atoms: Atoms are very small and their radius is measured in nanometres. 1nm=10^^-^9m.

The atomic radius of a chemical element is a measure of the size of its atom, usually the mean or typical distance from the center of the nucleus to the boundary of the surrounding shells of electrons. Since the boundary is not a well-defined physical entity,there are various non-equivalent definitions of the atomic radius.  Hydrogen atom is the smallest atom and its radius is 0.1 nm. 

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Question : 1

Which of the following is incorrect :

(a)  1 nm equals to 10-9 m.

(b)  Radius of Hydrogen atom is 10 nm.

(c)  1/109 m equals to  1mm.

(d)  Hydrogen atom is the smallest atom

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

1 nm equals to ____________.

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Identify the correct statement :

(a)  Hydrogen atom is the smallest atom and its radius is 0.1 nm.

(b)  1/109 m equals to  1nm.

(c)  1 nm equals to 10-9 m.

Right Option : D
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