Is it true that atoms are not solid and are mostly space? If so does that mean that there is space in crystal lattice structures?
2007-05-14 00:01:22 · 4 answers · asked by Gideon 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes, it is true. Electrons circle the inner nucleus of the atom made of protns and neutrons. Think of it as planets circling the sun and the space between them, only infinately faster.
2007-05-14 00:10:31 · answer #1 · answered by booman17 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes atoms are mostly space. The nucleus is at a mean distance of 10^5 compared to electrons.
There exist very dense stars called neutron stars where all the matter is compacted so the density is ~10^14 . These stars are as heavy as the sun with a radius of some kilometers.in this star there is no void between the particles
2007-05-14 01:22:14 · answer #2 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Having a lattice structure does not mean it is solid. Glass is actual a liquid.
2007-05-14 00:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-05-14 02:23:49 · answer #4 · answered by gangico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋