What is an Atom

Chemistry

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An atom is the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element. It consists of a central nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by a cloud of electrons. Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of all matter and cannot be broken down further by chemical means.

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