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Atoms

Tiny charged particles form everything in the known universe.

What Is An Atom?

Atoms are the tiny building blocks that make up everything around us.

Every object, person, planet, and star is made from atoms.

At the center is a nucleus, surrounded by fast-moving electrons.

Inside an Atom

Atoms are made of smaller particles that each play a different role. Together, they create everything in the universe.

Nucleus

The dense center of the atom containing protons and neutrons.

Protons

Positive particles inside the nucleus.

Neutrons

Neutral particles that stabilize the atom.

Electrons

Fast-moving negative particles orbiting the nucleus.