Atom Info

: Atoms can lose or gain electrons to become ions (charged particles) or vary their number of neutrons to become isotopes of the same element.

An atom is the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element. Every solid, liquid, gas, and plasma is composed of neutral or ionized atoms. They are incredibly small, typically around 100 picometers across. Atomic Structure Atoms are made of three main subatomic particles: Licensed by Google : Atoms can lose or gain electrons to

: Positively charged particles located in the center of the atom (the nucleus). The number of protons determines the identity of the element. : Atoms can lose or gain electrons to

: Particles with no charge, also found in the nucleus. They provide stability and contribute to the atom's mass. : Atoms can lose or gain electrons to