Silicon clusters, comprising anywhere from a handful to several dozen atoms, exhibit size-dependent electronic structures that depart markedly from bulk silicon. As cluster size grows, geometries ...

Aluminum clusters occupy a unique position between atomic species and bulk metal, displaying size-dependent electronic, structural and chemical properties that diverge markedly from those of the ...

"This video explores the electronic structure of an atom. Electrons are arranged in energy levels or shells around the nucleus, and each shell can hold a maximum number of electrons. Using the ...