What are the structures and functions of atoms?

Answer 1

Electrons determine the ways in which atoms join together chemically, by forming bonds with other atoms. They also are carriers of electrical energy (current).

Answer 2

atoms are comprised of a central nucleus made up of protons and neutrons. the number of protons equals the atoms atomic number on the Periodic Table. around this are a series of electron rings where electrons orbit the atom. the number of electrons usually equals the number of protons in the nucleus and if they don't the atom will become an ion meaning it has a positive (if electrons are missing) or negative (if electrons are picked up) charge. the nutrons will also usually be equal to the protons but if they're offset the atom will become an isotope which changes the function and stability of the atom.

as for the functions of atoms they are the smallest recognizable component of an element. all physical matter you can interact with from rocks to water to argon gas and even stars quasars and black holes are all comprised of the 90 or so naturally occurring elements which are on a base level all made of atoms.

Answer 3

Difficult to say - an atom can be any of the 200 odd elements and each element clearly has a different function in our world. In broader terms I guess the functions of atoms is to make up the molecules and materials which make up everything you experience every day (which is only 4% of the energy in the universe). Atoms are themselves made up of smaller particles.

Answer 4

An atom is the fundamental particle of any matter. It is considered the basic block of any structure.

Answer 5

Absorbs or radiates energy in the form of photons.

Answer 6

They counteract the positive charge of the proton and keep the atom stable. Also involved in covalent and ionic bonding. Essentially massless

Answer 7

the main fuction isthat what matters