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Unit 3 Atoms&PerTab.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest particle of an element. |
| Atomic Mass | The average mass of one atom of an element. |
| Atomic Mass Unit | A unit of measurement for the mass of particles in atoms. |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Electron | A tiny, negatively charged, high-energy particle that moves in the space outside the nucleus of the atom. |
| Family | Elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table (also called a group). |
| Neutron | Small, uncharged (neutral) particle in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Nucleus | The central core of an atom containing protons and usually neutrons. |
| Period | A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table. |
| Proton | Small, positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Valence Electron | The electrons that are farthest away from the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical reactions. |