An example of science being explained by a metaphor
"Our nuclear charge is located on the surface, since the number of protons and the number of neutrons in the nucleus are such that protons and neutrons should be in the outer layer of the nucleus, and only neutrons inside, that is, a shell forms on the surface of the nucleus. In addition, protons must be repelled, and also attracted by an electronic fur coat."
Henadzi Filipenka (retired from Kazan Research Radio Technology Institute)
Henadzi, F. (2019). Nature of Chemical Elements. Journal of Chemistry: Education Research and Practice*, 3(1), 1-5.
Read more about this in 'Move over Mendeleev, here comes the new Mendel'
[* Note: the 'Journal of Chemistry: Education Research and Practice' is not related to or associated with the RSC journal Chemistry Education Research and Practice – read about predatory journals]
