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bitmasher9
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ALICE detects the conversion of lead into gold at ...
Atoms are relatively large and relatively dense in solids, atomic nuclei are small.
thaumasiotes
50 days ago
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How do you draw a distinction? The nucleus is the part of the atom that occupies space.
shiandow
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The electrons are far better at occupying space. Or at least at keeping out other atoms, which is what counts.
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