electron cloud
Americannoun
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In other words, a helium atom’s electron cloud is about 100,000 times bigger than its nucleus.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Although this model is helpful in visualizing atomic structure, in reality, electrons do not travel in fixed orbits, but whiz around the nucleus erratically in a so-called electron cloud.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
If nuclear weapons were exploded in the atmosphere as a defense against incoming missiles, the range of this electron cloud would be vast indeed.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2013
One of the leading researchers on electron cloud disruption, Jerome Pressman, had been advising the U.S.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2013
Since each atom is electrically neutral, the number of protons in the nucleus must exactly equal the number of electrons in the electron cloud.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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