Hayat Ashraf

Atomic structure refers to the organization and composition of atoms, which are the basic building blocks of matter. Atoms consist of subatomic particles, including protons, neutrons, and electrons. Let's dive into each of these components and their characteristics: 1. Protons: - Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom. - Each proton carries a unit positive charge, which is equal in magnitude to the charge of an electron but with the opposite sign (+1 elementary charge). - The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number and defines its identity as a specific element. - For example, all hydrogen atoms have one proton, carbon atoms have six protons, and oxygen atoms have eight protons. 2. Neutrons: - Neutrons are electrically neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom. - Neutrons have a mass similar to protons but carry no charge (neutral). - The number of neutrons in an atom can vary, even for atoms of the same element. Atoms wit...