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E&C Vocabulary
Elements and Compounds Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest particle of an element |
| Atomic Mass | the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units. |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Compound | A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio, or proportion |
| Covalent Bond | A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons |
| Electrons | Tiny, negatively charged-energy particles that move around outside the nucleus of an atom |
| Element | A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or physical means |
| Ion | An atom or group of atoms that has become electrically charged |
| Ionic Bond | The attraction between oppositely charged ions |
| Mixture | Two or more substances that are mixed together but not chemically combined |
| Molecule | The combination of two or more atoms |
| Neutrons | Small uncharged particles that are found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Product | A substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction |
| Protons | Small positively charged particles that are found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Reactant | A substance that enters into a chemical reaction |
| Subatomic | smaller than or occurring within an atom. |
| Valence electrons | The electrons that are farthest away from the nucleus of an atom and are involved in chemical reactions |
| Solution | A well-mixed mixture |
| Solute | The part of a solution present in a lesser amount and that is dissolved by the solvent |