⚛️ What is an Atom?
- An atom is the basic building block of all matter. Everything around you is made of atoms—whether it’s air, water, or your phone.
- Atoms are tiny, and you can’t see them with the naked eye.
🧬 Structure of an Atom:
An atom has three main parts:
- Protons (+): Positively charged particles.
- Electrons (-): Negatively charged particles that orbit the atom.
- Neutrons: No charge (neutral).
🎯 What is the Nucleus?
- The nucleus is the center of the atom.
- It contains protons and neutrons.
- The nucleus is dense and holds most of the atom’s mass.
🌐 How It All Works:
- Electrons move around the nucleus in specific orbits, like planets around the sun.
- When electrons move through a wire, they create an electric current.
💡 Simple Example:
- Think of the atom as a solar system:
- The nucleus is like the sun.
- The electrons are like planets orbiting around it.
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