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If a hydrogen atom were enlarged to be 2 mi wide, what size would the single proton in its nucleus be?

About the size of a city block
About the size of a stadium
About the size of a golf ball

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When hydrogen atoms were enlarged to be 2 miles wide, the size of protons in the nucleus will be the size of a golf ball.

What are Atoms?

An atom is a unit of matter that specifically characterizes a chemical element. One or more negatively charged electrons surround the core nucleus of an atom, which is made up of all of them. One or more protons and neutrons, which are comparatively heavy particles, can be found in the positively charged nucleus.

What are Protons?

The nucleus of an atom is made up of neutrons and protons, two extremely small subatomic particles. More protons (and neutrons) are found in heavier atoms. The lightest element, hydrogen, has a single proton in its nucleus.

Calculations:

1 miles = 1.6 × [tex]10^{3}[/tex] m

Standard diameter size of an atom = 2.4 × [tex]10^{-10}[/tex]

Standard diameter size of a proton = 1.68 × [tex]10^{-15}[/tex]

Given,

Diameter of atom = 2 miles = 2 (1.6 × 10³ m) = 3.2 × 10³ m

Thus,

3.2 × 10³ m / 2.4 × [tex]10^{-10}[/tex]m  =  1.34  × [tex]10^{13}[/tex]

Hence, the increased size of the proton = 1.68 × [tex]10^{-15}[/tex]  × 1.34  × [tex]10^{13}[/tex] = 2.24 × [tex]10^{-2}[/tex]m. Nearly about the size of a golf ball.

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