188k views
4 votes
What is an atom? In your own words
What is at the center of an atom?

1 Answer

3 votes

An atom is the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element. Every solid, liquid, gas, and plasma is composed of neutral or ionized atoms. Atoms are extremely small, typically around 100 picometers across

The nucleus (center) of the atom contains the protons (positively charged) and the neutrons (no charge). The outermost regions of the atom are called electron shells and contain the electrons (negatively charged)

follow for more answer:(

User Ronna
by
4.8k points