What is Atom?

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An atom is the smallest particle of an element that is not found in the free state.

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For example, gold, silver, platinum etc. participate in nuclear chemical reactions. But does not break down in chemical reactions.

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It is the smallest particle of an element like – Cl, H, N etc.

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Who discovered atom?

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The atom was discovered by the scientist John Dalton. He was the first to tell about the atom.

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What is Atomic Number?

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The atomic number is the fundamental or fundamental property of an atom of an element.

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Which expresses the number of protons present in its nucleus or the total number of electrons present in the orbitals.

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Or the total number of electrons is called the atomic number.