3Atomic Structure of Materials
OBJECTIVES: After studying this chapter, you will be able to
- Define an atom and a molecule and the difference between them
- Describe the structure of an atom
- Explain the electrons, protons, and neutrons and identify their electric charges
- Describe the atomic number and its relationship with the numbers of electrons and protons
- Define the role of electrons in the properties of materials
- Define the arrangement of electrons orbiting around the nucleus
- Explain why electrons and protons do not attract each other in any atom or molecule
- Explain the role of neutrons in an atom and define the meaning of isotopes
- Categorize the elements based on their atomic structure
- Define valence electrons and their role in electrical ...
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