The Diameter of the Nucleus of an Atom Is Approximately

question 71

Multiple Choice

The diameter of the nucleus of an atom is approximately 1 × 10 ^{− 13} meters. If 1 nm is equal to 10 Angstroms, what is the diameter of the nucleus in Angstroms? (1 nm = 1 x 10 ^{− 9} meter)

• A)1 × 10 ^{− 21} A
• B)1 × 10 ^{− 6} A
• C)1 × 10 ^{− 5} A
• D)1 × 10 ^{− 4} A
• E)1 × 10 ^{− 3} A

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Renaissance

French, “rebirth.” The term used to describe the history, culture, and art of 14th- through 16th-century western Europe during which artists consciously revived the classical style.

Medici Family

A wealthy and powerful Italian family who were significant patrons of the arts and instrumental in the Renaissance's development.

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