How electrons determine the shape of an atom | Atom

Electrons make all the difference when it comes to atoms; gold and mercury are vastly different yet only consist of a difference of one electron.

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  • Clip length: 1'21''
  • Broadcast year: 2007
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  • Physics
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Atom
  • Episode: The Clash of the Titans
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