The Phantom has provided you
with a simulated spectroscope of an Atom! Amuse the Phantom by
observing the spectroscope below and you'll learn more about
Observe the above simulated spectroscope
of an atom. Watch how the single electron (yellow) is spinning
around the nucleus (red).
Notice how much space is between
the nucleus and the surrounding electron cloud. Even in a simple
atom with only one electron, the electron moves in a random orbit,
creating a cloud-like effect, as seen in this demonstration.
Protons (found in the nucleus
of an atom) and Electrons (spinning around the center of an atom)
are electrically charged. Protons have a positive charge, and
electrons have a negative charge. Neutrons have no electrical
charge, and are therefore neutral. Particles which have opposite
electrical charges are attracted to each other, causing the particles
of the atom to stay together. Electrons are said to orbit around
the larger nucleus of the atom. Sometimes these orbits are not
circular but irregular in shape due to the electron pull towards
the nucleus of the atom and against the other elements. Scientists
sometimes refer to these energy levels as electron clouds.
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