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Atoms actually have two parts, the nucleus (in the center) and the electron cloud (surrounding the nucleus) however the parts also have parts. A nucleus either has just a proton (in the case of the lightest hydrogen isotope) or it contains both protons and neutrons. And protons and neutrons in turn are composed of quarks. So if you look at an atom in finer detail, you can break it down to quarks and electrons.

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When all electrons in an atom are in orbitals with the lowest possible energy the atom is in its what state is it in?

When all electrons in an atom are in orbitals with the lowest possible energy, the atom is in its ground state. This is the most stable arrangement for the electrons in an atom.


What are the negative and positive parts of an atom?

Negative: The negative part of an atom is the electrons which have a negative charge and orbit around the nucleus. Positive: The positive part of an atom is the nucleus which contains protons with a positive charge.


When this part of an atom moves to another atom the losing atom has what charge?

Positive. The only (typical) parts of atoms that move are electrons which have a negative charge; therefore, if a neutral atom loses an amount of electrons (negative charges), the atom has more positive charges (from the protons) than negative charges which makes the atom positively charged overall.


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Splitting the atom refers to the process of breaking apart the nucleus of an atom into smaller parts, releasing a significant amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation. This process is used in nuclear fission reactions, such as those that occur in nuclear power plants or atomic bombs.


Is the nucleus of an atom small or big?

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