Map the parts of an atom from your own notes
Upload your chemistry notes or a photo of a textbook page and get an editable mind map of the nucleus, electron shells and charged particles.
How an atom's components fit together
A concept map of atom components shows how the nucleus, electron shells and charged particles relate, so you learn the structure instead of memorizing a list.
- Nucleus: protons and neutrons, holding almost all of the atom's mass
- Protons: positive charge, and the number of them defines the element
- Electrons: negative charge, arranged in shells around the nucleus
- Neutrons: no charge, and the number can vary between isotopes of an element
Protons, neutrons, electrons
Each component becomes its own branch, with the charge, mass and location your course asks about.
Editable and explorable
Rename branches, move nodes and expand each part as far as your notes go.
Works from what you have
Start from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or a photo of a page read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add the chapter PDF, slides or typed notes on atomic structure.
Review the branches
Check the nucleus, electron shells and particle properties, and edit anything that is missing.
Study the map
Explore it in the browser on the free plan, or export it on Plus.
Start at the center with the nucleus, which holds protons and neutrons. Branch outward to the electrons and their shells, then add the charge and mass of each part so the relationships are clear.
If your course uses a textbook page, photograph it and the map will be built from the text on that page, which you can then correct and expand.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main components of an atom?
An atom has protons and neutrons in the nucleus, with electrons moving in shells around it. Protons carry positive charge, electrons carry negative charge, and neutrons carry none.
How do I study atom structure for a chemistry exam?
Draw the nucleus at the center, then add each particle with its charge and mass, and note which part determines the element. Redo the map from memory until you can label every branch without notes.
Is the atom concept map free to make?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV requires the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Can I use a photo of my textbook page?
Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so printed text on the page can become map branches. Diagram labels are only picked up when they are readable as text.
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