Atoms

<a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> are the basic building blocks of all <a href='/Matter'>matter</a>. They are composed of <a href='/Protons'>protons</a>, <a href='/Neutrons'>neutrons</a>, and <a href='/Electrons'>electrons</a>, which are arranged in a particular way to form elements.

Atoms

<a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> are the basic building blocks of <a href='/Matter'>matter</a>. They are the smallest particles of an element that can exist and are made up of <a href='/Protons'>protons</a>, <a href='/Neutrons'>neutrons</a>, and <a href='/Electrons'>electrons</a>. <a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> are the fundamental particles that make up all <a href='/Matter'>matter</a> in the universe.<br><br><a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> are composed of three main components: <a href='/Protons'>protons</a>, <a href='/Neutrons'>neutrons</a>, and <a href='/Electrons'>electrons</a>. <a href='/Protons'>Protons</a> are positively charged particles that are located in the nucleus of an atom. <a href='/Neutrons'>Neutrons</a> are neutral particles that are also located in the nucleus. <a href='/Electrons'>Electrons</a> are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus. The number of <a href='/Protons'>protons</a> in an atom determines the element it is. For example, hydrogen has one proton, oxygen has eight <a href='/Protons'>protons</a>, and carbon has six <a href='/Protons'>protons</a>.<br><br><a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> are held together by strong forces called chemical bonds. These bonds form when <a href='/Electrons'>electrons</a> are shared between <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a>. The type of bond formed depends on the number of <a href='/Electrons'>electrons</a> shared. For example, a single covalent bond is formed when two <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a> share one electron, while a double covalent bond is formed when two <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a> share two <a href='/Electrons'>electrons</a>.<br><br><a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> can also combine to form molecules. Molecules are made up of two or more <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a> that are held together by chemical bonds. The type of molecule formed depends on the type of <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a> that are combined. For example, water is made up of two hydrogen <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a> and one oxygen atom, while carbon dioxide is made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a>.<br><br><a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> are the building blocks of all <a href='/Matter'>matter</a> in the universe. They are composed of <a href='/Protons'>protons</a>, <a href='/Neutrons'>neutrons</a>, and <a href='/Electrons'>electrons</a>, and are held together by chemical bonds. <a href='/Atoms'>Atoms</a> can combine to form molecules, which are the basis of all living things. Understanding the structure and behavior of <a href='/Atoms'>atoms</a> is essential to understanding the world around us.