iv.1. Basic Elements of Atomic Structure in the Structure of Matter
An atom is the fundamental unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus composed of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in orbit.The study of atoms is fundamental to chemistry and physics, providing insights into the structure, behavior, and interactions that govern the properties of matter, particularly the intricate details of atomic structure.
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Atoms: Fundamental Building Blocks of our world: |
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What Does Atomic structure mean in Nanometer dimensions? |
1/109m = 1 nm 1m = 109 nm |
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How did the Discovery of Electrons and Protons shape Atomic Structure? |
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Thomson’s model of an atom
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J.J. Thomson (1856-1940) A British physicist, was born in Cheetham Hill, a suburb of Manchester, on 18 December 1856. He was awarded the Nobel prize in Physics in 1906 for his work on the discovery of electrons. He directed the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge for 35 years and seven of his research assistants subsequently won Nobel prizes. |
