Question

State the fundamental properties of an atom.​

Answer 1

Question

• State the fundamental properties of an atom.

Answer

• Atoms consist of three basic particles: protons, electrons, and neutrons. The nucleus (center) of the atom contains the protons (positively charged) and the neutrons (no charge). The outermost regions of the atom are called electron shells and contain the electrons (negatively charged).

Answer 2

Answer:

Atomic number is a more fundamental property of an element than its atomic mass. On arranging elements in the increasing order of their atomic numbers, similarities appear in physical and chemical properties at regular intervals.

Atomic number is equal to number of protons in an atom. It is also equal to the number of electrons.