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OpenStudy (anonymous):

does spherical shape of atom means a solid spherical ??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, an atom is composed of a dense core called the nucleus and orbiting electrons (which orbit in a spherical path). The electron shell is not solid. Here's a representative model of what I'm referring to: http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/millerc/edtech573/biochem_images/atom_structure_charges.jpg

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it means when atom is combine with other atom their nucleus can colide

OpenStudy (anonymous):

means in a cratal or molecule or lattice

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