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Yes. Atoms can be divided into protons, neutrons and electrons. The atom gets its name from the Greek word atomos which is usually translated as "indivisible", though thanks to the advent of quantum mechanics, we now know that the atom is indeed divisible, but cannot be cut into smaller pieces, since quarks and electrons are "point particles" (i.e. take up no space).
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∙ 15y agoYes The separation of molecules is the basis of many refinery operations, petrochemical manufacture, distillation. It is also possible to separate atoms in electroplating, uranium enrichment, and zone refining. Internally in your body you separate oxygen from the ait, sugars from your food and salts from your blood.
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∙ 14y agoOh yes, the atom can be divided. In fact, both nuclear power plants and atomic weapons depend upon the process of splitting atoms, which can release a lot of energy if the atoms are uranium or plutonium.
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∙ 16y agoNo. Because when molecules are heated, they just get crazy and move around. When they are cooled, they slow down and clump together. They never actually get bigger or smaller.
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∙ 14y agoyes the 3 main parts are neutrons electrons and protons
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∙ 9y agoThey have their own DNA.So they replicate themselves
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∙ 16y agotry to magneticly pull the atoms apart
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∙ 13y agoyes it's called mitosis
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Which is the smallest atom?
The smallest atom is hydrogen.
What is the meaning of polyvalent atom?
polyvalent atom
What atom is the lightest and the simplest atom?
hydrogen
The atom with the what attraction for shared electrons in the molecule is the what atom.?
The atom with the greater attraction for shared electrons in the molecule is the more electronegative atom.
The most basic unit of a substance?
Atom
Why an atom is the tiniest particle of an element that can exist?
The idea is that if you divide it into anything smaller than an atom, it will no longer have the characteristics of that element.
How many atoms are in 774 torr?
there are 760 torr in 1 atom so you divide 774/760 and you'll get your atom
What is smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still have the properties of that element?
an "element" can be divided until it reaches a single atom. But a "molecule" can only be divided until it is a single molecule. For instance, water, H2O, is usually present in the millions to look like water. However, if you divide it up into smaller and smaller portions, say halves, you can only divide it until you have 2 Hydrogens and 1 Oxygen. If you divide it further, it is no longer water. It will become something else.
Can a atom divide into smaller particles?
Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What is an atomic radius?
Atomic radius is the measure from the middle of an atom to the outter edge. Usually mesured between two atom. Measure from the middle of one atom to the middle of another and then divide by two.
What is the explanation for how the atom got its name?
From the Greek work Atomos which means indivisible or something you can not divide.
How can you divide how many elements are in a atom?
An atom is the smallest part of an element. The atom consists of nucleus with protons and neutrons and electrons surrounding the nucleus. Both the neutron and proton are hadrons composed of quarks. The electron is a quark.
Can a single atom of oxygen be subdivided into a simpler substances by any physical or chemical means?
in biology or chemistry:yes a single atom can further be divide into a simpler substance by means of atomic fission
The actual mass of an atom of argon is is 6.63x10-24g How many atoms are in a 40.0-g sample of argon?
Divide 40g by the mass of one atom to find the number of argon atoms.
The smallest units that oxygen and hydrogen can be divided into are?
An atom is the smallest piece of that element that you can divide it into without changing the element.
Do atoms have elements?
Atoms are elements - they are defined as the basic unit of a chemical element. If you divide an atom of ?, it stops being ? Atom comes from the Greek for indivisible - meaning that the thing in question cannot be reduced to any simpler form.
Can an atom of plutonium divide in to smaller particles that retain all the properties of plutonium?
It is not correct: if an atom is divided it is not the original atom.
