Chemistry
(a) According to the modern atomic model, what are the two main parts of which an atom is made of ?
(b) Where is the nucleus of an atom situated ?
(c) What are energy levels or shells of an atom ?
Atomic Structure
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(a) An atom is made of:
- The nucleus
- The orbits or the shells present in the empty space that surrounds the nucleus.
(b) The nucleus is present in the central part of an atom.
(c) Orbits or shells are the imaginary paths traced by the electrons in the empty space surrounding the nucleus.
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