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I want to build a 3d model of an atom to scale. Any suggestions on how I would go about doing it?

Is this even possible without using up a lot of space since atoms are mostly empty space. Perhaps using a tennis ball as a nucleus and something small of course as the electrons. I also want to include quarks. How big are they in comparison to the rest of the atom? And how would I demonstrate that electrons live in clouds?

Public Comments

1. To scale??? No. It would not be practical, assuming you want to be able to see the electrons.
2. To scale is almost impossible unless you own a professional sports stadium. A basketball in the center being the nucleus and (I think but maybe smaller) pieces of corn for the electrons in the nosebleed section or the very distant upper stands. I made a uranium atom model in science last year and this is how i did it. I first used foam spheres for the protons and neutrons, connecting them together for the nucleus. Then use metal rings anchored through the nucleus with metal rods, sticking foam spheres on the rings to represent the electrons. You can even represent the different rings of the electrons this way. Maybe with a tennis ball in the center try the smallest bead or seed you can get. And for thew quarks, good luck as they are very small.