More than 1 million atoms lined up side by side would equal the thickness of a book page. The modern atomic theory was proposed in 1803 by English chemist John Dalton. His premise is based on the fact that all elements are composed of atoms. An atom is defined as the smallest part of an element. It also keeps the identity of the element. Individual atoms are very small. Most elements in their pure form exist as individual atoms. Some elements are made up of groups of atoms.
Fusion and gravity
Fusion and gravity keep the sun from blowing itself up. A large amount of energy is released by the
sun. Protons are fused together to form helium atoms due to the high heat and
pressure at the center of the sun. The Sun does not blow itself up from the
outer pressure of nuclear fusion in as much as the inner force of gravity
balances it.
