Determine whether the nucleus or the electron cloud contributes the most to the volume of an atom. Explain.

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Samran · Answer 1 · 2019-05-27T12:34:04+0000

Answer:

The electron cloud

Step-by-step explanation:

Rutherford’s gold foil experiment showed that the atom consisted of a tiny nucleus inside of a much larger electron cloud.

The diameter of the electron cloud is about 50 000 times that of the nucleus.