Introduction to the Atomic Theory
The Atomic Theory states the basic rules that every material follows. It states that everything is made up of tiny particles called "atoms." These atoms vary in many different ways. The differentiations give each atom its own unique properties and allow it to make the substances that we use every day.
The Atomic Theroy has been around for years longer than one would assume. However, in just the recent years , it has been fully accepted and applied to practical uses.
This is an introduction to the general ideas of the Atomic Theory, which should help build an understanding of what material scientists have to consider when studying new particles and making new products.
A quick note before reading: Many of the things described are known to be true, but have no explanation. In some cases scientists understand what happens, but do not know why it happens.
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These two rules state that everything you see is composed of atoms, and atoms are the most basic units of chemistry. Although there are parts of the atoms that are smaller, these parts cannot be divided physically, and require a lot of energy to work with.
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Two atoms of the same element behave the same, while two atoms of different elements behave differently. This means that each element is unique. No two elements behave exactly the same.
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Atoms bind together to form compounds. What this means is that two or more atoms can bind together to form new compounds. These compounds have different properties, like conductivity, shine, hardness, and so on.
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Compounds can be separated and changed, but matter is never created or destroyed. This means as a reaction takes place, what is put in comes out. For example, if paper is burned, there will still be paper molecules floating arround as a gas. The paper did not disapear, it only changed form.
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