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Atoms? – pt 6 (tech class)

In tech class we have been learning about atoms and what they really are. I’ve studied this in the past, but it was still interesting to learn about. The core of the atom is made of protons and neutrons, and are incredibly tightly bonded. Surrounding the nucleus are the electrons, which we draw as circular but actually appears as a cloud of gas. Atoms are incredibly tiny, so tiny that light doesn’t even bounce off of it! Even with a microscope we can’t see them, so we have to use a special machine to feel around for the atom and draw what it thinks it looks like. Anyways, it was really fun learning about it and it was a great memory refresher.

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