Is an atom indivisible elaborate your answer?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 8/21/2019

No.

Atoms are now considered to consist of several minor particles.

And atoms dividing is what provides the energy for nuclear power plants.

So atoms are NOT indivisible. They ARE divisible.

Wiki User

∙ 9y ago

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What is greek for indivisible in science?

Atom

How did Democritus define atom?

An atom is an indivisible part of all matter.

What is the smallest indivisible particle of an element?

The smallest indivisible particle of an element is an atom. Each atom consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in orbitals.

Who theorized that a atom was indivisible?

Ernest Rutherford

What is the word atom Greek for?

indivisible :D

What is an atom and an example of an atom?

is the smallest indivisible particle which can exists on its own eg. an atom of fluorine.

How do you describe the atom?

Smallest unit of matter that is indivisible.

What is the discovery of which particle proved that the atom is not indivisible?

protons

What is the word atom in Greek?

It is άτομο meaning indivisible.

Does 'tom' in 'atom' mean 'small'?

tomos in greek means cutting. Atom means indivisible. Anything that is atomic is indivisible, it cannot be cut or reduced any further.

How did the atom get its name?

Atom comes from the ancient Greek word "atomos" meaning "indivisible".

Are particles able to be divided?

Yes. Only the atom is indivisible

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