Atomic structure

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    • approximation for the radius of an atom 

      1 x 10-14 metres
    • describe the arrangement of protons neutrons and electrons in an atom
      protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus which is orbited by electrons on energy levels from a distance
    • give 2 ways an atoms electronic arrangement can be changed
      • by absorbing electromagnetic radiation or emitting electromagnet radiation
    • how do atoms electronic arrangement change when electromagnetic radiation is absorbed
      electrons move further away nucleus and move to a higher energy level
    • how does the electronic arrangement change when electromagnetic radiation is emitted
      the atoms moves closer to the nucleus and moves to a closer energy level
    • if electron gains enough energy it can leave the atom to form a positive ion 
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