Chapter 4, Problem 58A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The size of an atom is to be characterized.

Concept Introduction : Atoms are divisible in nature. Subatomic particles are the fundamental particles formed by the breaking of atoms into smaller units.

Answer to Problem 58A

The size of an atom is ranged between $5\times {10}^{-11}\text{m}$ to $2\times {10}^{-10}\text{m}$ radii.

Explanation of Solution

The smallest component of an element that maintains its identity during a chemical reaction is called an atom.

Most atoms have radii between $5\times {10}^{-11}\text{m}$ to $2\times {10}^{-10}\text{m}$ .

The range of the radii of most atoms in nanometers is within $\text{0}\text{.05}\text{nm}$ to $\text{0}\text{.2}\text{nm}$ .