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Quote: atoms are big because of the uncertainty principle; if electrons were in the nucleus one would know their location precisely and their momentum would be very large and uncertain

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atoms and molecules

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[The uncertainty principle] is the explanation of a very mysterious … charges simply sit on top the plus charges … Why are atoms so big? … If [the electrons] were in the nucleus, we would … large (but uncertain) momentum, i.e., a very large …   Google-1   Google-2

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