La structure atomique
Example: La structure atomique du métal influence ses propriétés chimiques.
Definition
"La structure atomique" refers to the arrangement and organization of atoms within a metal or any material, which directly affects its chemical properties. It describes how atoms are bonded and positioned relative to one another at the microscopic level.
Etymology
The term "la structure atomique" comes from French, where "structure" means arrangement or framework, and "atomique" relates to atoms, derived from the Greek word 'atomos,' meaning indivisible. Did you know that the concept of atomic structure evolved significantly after the discovery of the electron in the late 19th century?
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"La structure atomique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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