ArticlesBase.com - Free Articles Directory
Free Online Articles Directory
06.09.2008 Sign In Register Hello Guest
Email:
Password:
Remember Me 
forgot your password?


Exploring the Atom to Understand Science Better

Author: CD Mohatta Author Ranking Gold | Posted: 24-07-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 4 | Rating:  (192) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
Sign Up Now!

Most of us who have studied science know about atoms. Atoms are the building blocks of matter. Atoms join to form molecules and molecules are arranged in a particular manner and we see a matter. For example in a gas the molecules are all dispersed. In liquid they are nearer to each other whereas in a solid they are compacted together. What is the atom?

Atom is made of a nucleus and electrons. Every material has a specific type of atom. That atom will have given number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons orbiting around them. Every matter has a different configuration. Hydrogen atom is different than that of Gold. If somebody could add required electrons, protons and neutrons to Hydrogen atom, one will get gold. Sounds very easy, isn't it?

It is practically impossible to do this. To add or subtract any basic particle from an atom is extremely difficult. One can hammer the atom in different ways, heat it, cool it, and do whatever one wants. But the atom will not change. It can be done only in some smashers that attack the atom with very high-speed energy. This costs a huge amount of money.

Is this not surprising that many of us do not give a thought to the strength of atom? Our air around us is full of molecules. Get an atom out of say Oxygen and try to smash it. It is nearly impossible. Atom smashers also only try to go inside the atom and find out what is inside. They cannot change the atom to another. Otherwise it would have been simple to produce Gold.

Our world has got mysteries that are beyond our comprehension. How so many atoms got made? Why particular configuration? Who made them and when? How they combined into molecules? Isn’t the world of atom amazing?


Rate this Article: Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).

Article Tags: The, Atom, Exploring

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/science-articles/exploring-the-atom-to-understand-science-better-495190.html

Print this Article Print article   Email to a Friend Send to friend   Publish this Article on your Website Publish this Article   Send Author Feedback Author feedback  
About the Author:

Social network users, add new myspace layouts to your profile. Try out new myspace comments and myspace graphics to comment your friends on any social network.

Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free!

Article Comments

Comment on this article Comment on this article
Your Name
Your Email:
Comment Body
Enter Validation Code: Captcha


Related Articles

What Is This RSS, XML, RDF, and Atom Business? And how they impact the newsletter biz
By: Meryl K. Evans | 24/09/2005 | Newsletters
Click on any of those orange or blue RSS, XML, or RDF buttons and you see unreadable text. Some of it is readable, but reading between the is slow and difficult.

The Sun Causes Lunar Tides
By: Roger Rogers - Jesian | 23/07/2007 | Science
Lunar tides are caused by the sun and not by the moon

Romantic Nationalism 2
By: Harun Yahya | 09/04/2008 | Religion
Nationalism as an idea spread throughout Europe in the 18th century. Prior to that, people lived under the power of many feudal lords. Then, they came together under a single nation-state governed by a central administration.

Practice of the Prophet (saas)
By: Harun Yahya | 07/05/2008 | Religion
One of the most important characteristics, frequently mentioned with regards to the Prophet (saas) in the Qur'an, is that he only practiced what Allah revealed and asked of him, with no concern about what others might think. Important figures and members of other religions at the time wanted him to impose rules that would benefit them.

Allah’s Artistry in Colour
By: Harun Yahya | 05/08/2008 | Religion
Have you ever thought what it would be like to live in a world without colour? Free yourself for a moment from your experience, forget all that you've learned and start using your imagination.

TRUTH IN ADVERTISING
By: Val Burnett | 09/09/2005 | Advertising
Lines. If you use these tactics most, if not all, the people will shun you and refuse to sign up under you for any program or service you promote. This is FACT. When you.

How Top-Performing Organizations Differ from the Rest
By: Skip Reardon | 18/09/2005 | Management
Are five key differences - all of which are described in detail in the best-selling book "Six Disciplines for Excellence" At.

DWI, DUI, And BAC: Three Deadly Acronyms
By: Doug Smith | 06/03/2006 | Automotive
DWI - Driving While Intoxicated. DUI - Driving Under the Influence (of alcohol or drugs). BAC - Blood Alcohol Concentration (or Content). These three acronyms form a deadly combination. The main links between the three are alcohol and driving.

Got a Question? Ask.

Ask the community a question about this article:

Q&A Powered by:
Powered by Yedda 

Latest Science Articles

Building Domestic Wind Generators It's Something Cool?
By: Robert | 05/09/2008
Wind generators are gaining popularity these days. Have you ever wondered what the underlying wind generator technology of these domestic wind generators really is? Primarily there are two designs: horizontal-axis (HAWT) and vertical-axis (VAWT), the former is the most popular.

Understanding Desalters
By: Robert | 05/09/2008
Description of the role of desalters in the petrochemical refinery.

Butterfly Kits are a Great Activity for Home or School
By: Lee Walder | 02/09/2008
Have you seen a caterpillar so small you can barely see it? What makes a chrysalis shake and vibrate? Do butterflies taste with thier feet? The reality may be bizarre but it makes fascinating watching when you use a butterfly kit.

To Predict Global Climate Change Look to the Sun
By: James William Smith | 02/09/2008
Article about the role of the Sun in Global Climate Change.

Lightning - 5 Times Hotter Than the Surface of the Sun
By: Mark Boardman | 02/09/2008
At any one time there are approximately 1,800 thunderstorms in progress and every second 100 lightning strikes. But clear patterns are now emerging of the occurrence of these bolts from the blue.

Calisthenics
By: Robert | 01/09/2008
Men are getting increasingly obese every day. Even our offspring’s are becoming perilously overweight, although we have grown to be more cognizant of our appearance.

How to Wake Up Fresh Even if You Go to Bed Very Late
By: Dr.Psypo | 01/09/2008
A simple trick in your alarm settings so that you can wake up fresh even if you go to bed very late.

Sunglasses: Much More Than Just Style
By: Robert | 31/08/2008
Sunglasses are not as easy as many people think. The different parts to Sunglasses will have a great impact on the look and feel of the goggles. various parts can also affect UV protection, glare resistance. It is significant to consider each of the different options available for Sunglasses before buying one.

More from CD Mohatta

The Amazing Success Story of Google - Part 2
By: CD Mohatta | 06/09/2008 | ECommerce
Google, Inc. is listed on NASDAQ with symbol GOOG. The current share price is $444 as on September 6, 2008. Also on this date the market cap is around $140 Billion.

The Amazing Success Story of Google - Part 1
By: CD Mohatta | 06/09/2008 | ECommerce
I have presented below the amazing success story of google. This article focuses more on straight points rather than lengthy explanations.

Flextime - an Alternative Work Arrangement - Part 12
By: CD Mohatta | 27/08/2008 | Management
This problem can occur if the company or the particular department is small in size. If there are less number of employees and the flextime program is implemented.

Flextime - an Alternative Work Arrangement - Part 11
By: CD Mohatta | 27/08/2008 | Management
A report from HR Focus (2004) says that "Although flextime is more available now, many workers are dissatisfied with their work schedules, the report found.

Flextime - an Alternative Work Arrangement - Part 10
By: CD Mohatta | 27/08/2008 | Management
This is a direct benefit to the organization. If a company always has some or the other employee working from 6:00 AM till 8:00 PM, it will project a positive image.

Flextime - an Alternative Work Arrangement - Part 9
By: CD Mohatta | 27/08/2008 | Management
We discussed the following benefits in previous articles: Increased productivity, Higher employee morale & enthusiasm, Better balance between work-life & family-life.

Flextime - an Alternative Work Arrangement - Part 8
By: CD Mohatta | 27/08/2008 | Management
Organizations can lower their attrition rate and hence increase their employee retention figures with flextime programs. Satisfied employees are less likely to leave the company.

Flextime - an Alternative Work Arrangement - Part 7
By: CD Mohatta | 27/08/2008 | Management
If more and more companies adopt the flextime work arrangement, the peak hour traffic which happens around 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM will get distributed to other parts of the day.

Article Categories






Give Feedback

Sign up for our email newsletter

Receive updates, enter your email below