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1. Discuss recent developments in the structure of the atom. What new particles have been identified?
molecular structure
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Particles are extremely small objects that make up the building blocks of matter. They can have various shapes, sizes, and properties depending on the type of particle. For example, subatomic particles like electrons are often described as having a point-like structure with no defined volume, while larger particles like dust particles may have more visible shapes and sizes.
There are three states of matter, solid, liquid and gas. The state of matter wherein particles are fixed in a rigid structure is solid.
The structure of the atom that has been described as having a dense center that contains subatomic particles is the nucleus. The nucleus is composed of positively charged protons and neutral neutrons, tightly packed together in the center of the atom.
intersection of elements
Particles have an attraction to each other due to fundamental forces in nature. For example, electromagnetic forces between charged particles, like in atoms, create attractions. In quantum mechanics, these interactions are described by fields that govern how particles interact and form the fundamental structure of matter.
Lead is effective in stopping gamma rays, x-rays, and beta particles due to its dense structure and high atomic number, which enables it to absorb and block these types of radiation. However, lead is less effective in stopping alpha particles because these particles are larger and can interact with the lead atoms at a shallower depth.
1950
Because they are particles, and they are part of the atomic structure.
1950
they described the structure of DNA
unconventional
1950
1850
The arrangement of soil particles is called soil structure. It refers to how individual soil particles are grouped together into clusters or aggregates. Soil structure plays a crucial role in determining the soil's physical properties, such as porosity, permeability, and water-holding capacity.