Atoms
This mindmap gives a brief explanation about the basics of an atom.
- Created by: _lakmini
- Created on: 12-11-12 22:30
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- Atoms
- The Nucleus
- Contains protons and neutrons
- Positively charged overall because it only contains protons- which are positive and neutrons- which are neutral.
- Almost the whole mass of a atom in concentrated on the nucleus.
- In the middle of the atom
- The Electrons
- Negatively charged
- Tiny but covers up a lot of space as it navigates around the nucleus.
- Their orbits determines how big the atom is.
- Have virtually no mass.
- They occupy energy levels (shells) around a nucleus.
- The Nucleus
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