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atomic-structure

The concept that molecules are composed of atoms, which are the smallest units retaining chemical properties and form the building blocks of matter.

1 chapter across 1 book

There Are No Electrons: Electronics for Earthlings (1991)Kenn Amdahl

A Brief Digression

The chapter humorously critiques historical misconceptions in electricity, particularly the reversal of conventional current versus actual electron flow, and emphasizes the provisional nature of scientific models using electron theory as an example. It explains atomic structure with accessible analogies, introduces the strong force holding the nucleus together, and discusses the consequences of nuclear reactions. Finally, it satirically presents the 'Greenie Theory,' replacing electrons with imaginary 'Little Greenies,' blending whimsy with skepticism to question scientific proof and the role of imagination in understanding phenomena.