Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The mass number of sodium is , and the radius of a sodium atom is about . Find the radius of its nucleus. How many times larger is the radius of the atom, and how many times larger is its volume?
A small, dense, positive nucleus turns back the few alpha particles that come close. Closest approach: . Nuclear radius: . An atom is about times wider than its nucleus.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Nucleus. .
Step 2. Radius ratio. .
Step 3. Volume ratio. .
Answer: ; the atom is about times wider and times larger in volume.
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