Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 4 - Atoms and Elements - Exercises - Questions - Page 119: 4

Answer

There is a region at the center of atoms which must be of very high mass and contain all of the atoms' positive charge.

Work Step by Step

Surrounding this nucleus is large amounts of empty space in which orbit negatively charged electrons that balance the charge of the atom.
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