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Atom

Definition

The smallest unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons, and being the basic building block of matter.

Example Sentences

1The atom is the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element.
2Is it possible to see an atom with the naked eye?
3Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter, and they cannot be created or destroyed.
4Splitting an atom releases a large amount of energy, which can be harnessed to generate electricity.
5The discovery of the atom by scientists like Dalton and Thomson revolutionized our understanding of chemistry.

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