The nucleus is the control center of an atom. It contains protons and neutrons, which are collectively known as nucleons. The number of protons in the nucleus determines the element that an atom is. For example, all atoms with six protons in their nucleus are carbon atoms. The number of neutrons in a nucleus can… Read More
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A neutron is a subatomic particle, symbol n or n0, with no net electric charge and a mass slightly larger than that of a proton. Protons and neutrons constitute the nuclei of atoms. Since protons and neutrons behave similarly within the nucleus, and each has an associated electron orbiting it outside the nucleus (forming an… Read More
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A proton is a subatomic particle, symbol p or p+, with a unitary electric charge of +1e. The rest mass of the proton is 1.6726231×10−27 kg, about 1836 times that of an electron. Protons and neutrons are collectively referred to as “nucleons”. Since 1918, protons have been known to be positively charged particles found in… Read More
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Atom
The Atom: Its Structure, Evolution of Understanding, and Role in Modern Science Abstract: This paper presents an overview of the atom, one of the fundamental building blocks of matter. It discusses the structure of the atom, historical development of atomic theory, and the role of atomic understanding in shaping modern science and technology. Keywords: Atom,… Read More
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