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What are the characteristics of atoms of elements?


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Atoms are the smallest particle of elements that exhibits all properties of an element and takes part in a chemical reaction.

Characteristics of atoms of elements:

  • Atom is the smallest particle that is divisible.
  • It consists of protons, electrons, and neutrons. These are known as fundamental sub-particles.
  • An atom can neither be created nor be destroyed.
  • Protons and neutrons are present in the nucleus of an atom while electrons revolve around the nucleus at definite energy levels.
  • Each element has its own atomic number, which is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus.
  • Isotopes of an element contain different numbers of neutrons.
  • Elements are represented by an atomic symbol
  • Atoms of the same element are identical but atoms of a different element are different. For example, Nitrogen is made up of nitrogen atoms while Oxygen is made up of oxygen atoms.
  • An atom of an element exhibits all properties of the element.

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