Atoms and atomic structure
What is an Atom Like?
Atoms are the "building blocks" of everything. If you cut a piece of gold into smaller and smaller pieces, the smallest piece that is still gold is an atom.
Modern science shows that an atom is made of three tiny subatomic particles:
1. Protons: Located in the center; they have a positive (+) charge.
2. Neutrons: Also in the center; they have no charge (neutral).
3. Electrons: Tiny particles that zip around the center; they have a negative (-) charge.
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