Calculate Density of Carbon Atom Nuclear

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The discussion focuses on calculating the density of a carbon atom's nucleus, assuming a spherical shape with a radius of 1.5 x 10-5 pm and a mass of 2.0 x 103 g. Participants confirm that density can be calculated using the formula d = m/v, where the volume of the nucleus is derived from the formula for the volume of a sphere (4/3 * π * r3). The conversion of mass from grams to kilograms is also highlighted as a necessary step for accurate density calculation.

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Assume that all the mass of an atom is concentrated in his nuclear it have a Ball-shaped with a radius r=1.5x10^-5pm (1pm=10^-12).

if the mass of a Carbon atom is 2.0x10^3 what is the density of the Carbon nuclear ?

Assume the volume of a ball is 4/3*pi*r^3.


i know we need to use in d=m/v but i don't know exactly how to Convert units from, gr to kg etc.

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yea but what about the unit?
 
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