The finding that electrons in an atom occupy a volume much greater than the volume of the nucleus is best explained by

A) electromagnetic forces.
B) angular momentum conservation.
C) relative sizes of electrons and nuclei.
D) the wave nature of the electron.
E) none of the above


Answer: D

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