Atom: Difference between revisions
Thakshashila (talk | contribs) Created page with "==Introduction== Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter. Every substance, whether solid, liquid, or gas, is composed of atoms. The study of atoms is essential to understanding the principles of chemistry, as they form the basis of all chemical elements and compounds. 2. Definition of an Atom An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. It consists of a dense nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surround..." |
Thakshashila (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter. Every substance, whether solid, liquid, or gas, is composed of atoms. The study of atoms is essential to understanding the principles of chemistry, as they form the basis of all chemical elements and compounds. | Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter. Every substance, whether solid, liquid, or gas, is composed of atoms. The study of atoms is essential to understanding the principles of chemistry, as they form the basis of all chemical elements and compounds. | ||
==Definition of an Atom== | |||
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. It consists of a dense nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in specific energy levels. | An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element. It consists of a dense nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in specific energy levels. | ||
=Structure of an Atom= | |||
Atoms are composed of three primary subatomic particles: | Atoms are composed of three primary subatomic particles: | ||
• Protons: Positively charged particles located in the nucleus. | • Protons: Positively charged particles located in the nucleus. | ||