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8th gr
Structure of Atoms
Term | Definition |
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atom | The smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still have the properties of that element. |
proton | A positively – charged particle that is located in the nucleus of an atom. |
neutron | A particle with no charge that is located in the nucleus of the atom. |
electron | A negatively – charged particle that is located outside of the nucleus of the atom. |
nucleus | The center of an atom, containing the protons and neutrons. |
electron cloud | The region inside an atom where electrons may be found. |