Question

Why the structure of atom is spherical ??? why it is not in shape of triangle or rectangle or square ??? No spam ..... ☺☺

Answer 1

Atoms are like clouds consisting istribution of electrons, protons and neutrons.

The shape of the atom depends on the momentum of electons and the electrostatic forces between atomic particles.

Thus, it is not very true that atoms are always spherical in shape. Heavy atoms have complex shapes. example- Iron and Carbon.

Answer 2

Atoms are usually drawn as spheres because most atoms contain many electrons occupying a number of different orbitals. Therefore, the shape of an atom is obtained by superimposing all of its orbitals.                                        The shape of the atom depends on several factors, including the angular momentum of electrons and the electrostatic forces between atomic particles. It is not true that all atoms exhibit spherical shape; only the simplest of the atoms have that shape. Heavy atoms have more complex shapes.