What is an Atom?
The atom is the basic building block for all matter in the universe. Atoms are extremely small and are made up of a few even smaller particles. Every matter consists of atoms: the tiny particle of dust and entire planets. They are called principal construction materials for all living things. The main property of atoms is indivisibility. Imagine an apple. We can easily cut it on two halves, then on quarters. But what if we continue to cut it on the smallest parts until you can not split it any further? So, a particle that we cannot divide further is suggested to be indivisible. And this is an atom.
Structure of an Atom
Like a person has a skeleton, muscles, and skin, an atom has its construction. If you look at the illustrations of its structure, you will see:
- center or nucleus;/
- so-called cloud that surrounds the center.
