Atomes (en. Atoms)

/a.tɔm/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Atoms are the smallest units of matter that retain the properties of an element.

Each hydrogen atom contains one proton and one electron.

Chaque atome d'hydrogène contient un proton et un électron.

Atoms can combine to form molecules.

Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom form a water molecule.

Deux atomes d'hydrogène et un atome d'oxygène forment une molécule d'eau.

Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

The nucleus of the atom contains protons and neutrons.

Le noyau de l'atome contient des protons et des neutrons.

The word 'atom' comes from the Greek 'atomos', which means 'indivisible'.