Why is measuring the size of an atom difficult

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Chemistry

Roger Wright

27 July, 17:21

Why is measuring the size of an atom difficult

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Susan Avery · Answer 1

Atomic size is the distance from the nucleus to the valence shell where the valence electrons are located. Atomic size is difficult to measure because it has no definite boundary. The electrons surrounding the nucleus exist in an electron cloud.