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What is the basic structure of an atom?
What is the basic structure of an atom?
An atom consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in orbitals.
What are the subatomic particles that make up an atom?
What are the subatomic particles that make up an atom?
The subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.
How are electrons arranged around the nucleus of an atom?
How are electrons arranged around the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons are arranged in specific energy levels or shells around the nucleus of an atom.
Study Notes
Atomic Structure
- An atom is the smallest unit of a chemical element that retains the properties of that element.
Subatomic Particles
- Protons: positively charged particles that reside in the nucleus of an atom.
- Neutrons: particles with no charge that reside in the nucleus of an atom.
- Electrons: negatively charged particles that orbit around the nucleus of an atom.
Electron Arrangement
- Electrons occupy specific energy levels or electron shells around the nucleus.
- Each electron shell has a specific capacity, and electrons fill the shells in a specific order.
- The closest electron shell to the nucleus can hold up to 2 electrons, the second shell can hold up to 8 electrons, and so on.
- The arrangement of electrons in an atom is known as the electron configuration.
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This quiz covers the fundamental structure of an atom, including its subatomic particles and the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus. Test your knowledge on the basic components of an atom and their organization within the atomic structure.
