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What do you know about atom? write the characteristics of atom.
What do you know about atom? write the characteristics of atom.
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About atom-
- It is the smallest particle of an element that exhibits all the properties of the element.
- Democritus said that all the matter was made of a small object that is called an atom from the greek word atoms.
- John Dalton also believed that substances are made up of particles that cannot be broken down. These particles are called atoms.
Characteristics of atoms are-
- Atoms of most elements are very reactive and do not exist in a free state.
- For example- atoms of oxygen are found in , sulphur as etc.
- Atoms of one element are alike and do not differ in shape, size, and mass.
- For example- all the atoms of carbon elements are the same in shape, size, and mass.
- Atom maintains its properties through all physical and chemical changes.
About atom-
- It is the smallest particle of an element that exhibits all the properties of the element.
- Democritus said that all the matter was made of a small object that is called an atom from the greek word atoms.
- John Dalton also believed that substances are made up of particles that cannot be broken down. These particles are called atoms.
Characteristics of atoms are-
- Atoms of most elements are very reactive and do not exist in a free state.
- For example- atoms of oxygen are found in , sulphur as etc.
- Atoms of one element are alike and do not differ in shape, size, and mass.
- For example- all the atoms of carbon elements are the same in shape, size, and mass.
- Atom maintains its properties through all physical and chemical changes.
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