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What is the basic structure of the atom?
What is the basic structure of the atom?
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Atom
- An atom is the smallest unit of matter that makes up a chemical element.
- Neutral or ionized atoms make up every solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
- Protons, neutrons, and electrons are the smallest particles that make up an atom.
Structure of atom
- An atom is made up of a nucleus surrounded by electrons, with protons and neutrons making up the nucleus itself.
- Electrons have a negative charge.
- Protons have a positive charge.
- Neutrons have no charge.
- With the nucleus at the center, electrons are thought to move in circular orbits of particular radii corresponding to distinct energy states.
- Structure of atom:
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Atom
- An atom is the smallest unit of matter that makes up a chemical element.
- Neutral or ionized atoms make up every solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.
- Protons, neutrons, and electrons are the smallest particles that make up an atom.
Structure of atom
- An atom is made up of a nucleus surrounded by electrons, with protons and neutrons making up the nucleus itself.
- Electrons have a negative charge.
- Protons have a positive charge.
- Neutrons have no charge.
- With the nucleus at the center, electrons are thought to move in circular orbits of particular radii corresponding to distinct energy states.
- Structure of atom:
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