The basic unit of any element, comprising a nucleus and a cloud of electrons surrounding it. Electrons are negatively charged, and the nucleus is positively charged. The nucleus is composed of neutrons (no electric charge) and protons (positively charged). The electrons are attached to the nucleus by means of electromagnetic power. The atoms composing matter are attached to each other by chemical bonds to form molecules.
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