How do atomic structures differ from one another?
1 Answer
Dec 16, 2017
Size is the obvious difference, as a result of larger nuclei (higher numbers of protons and neutrons) and more electrons (thus more orbitals are filled and overall shape is indicative of orbitals filled).
Explanation:
All atoms do, however, follow a similar form. Based on the Bohr-model of an atom, the general structure is the same. A nucleus (consisting of protons and neutrons) and orbiting electrons around this nucleus.
All atoms posses different numbers of protons and electrons and thus as a result will have a different physical size and different electron configurations, but ultimately will follow the same 'form' as all other atoms within the periodic table.
