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6th Science Chp. 2
Science Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | tiny building block of matter, made up of protons, and electrons |
| atomic number | the number of protons in an atom |
| compound | atoms of more than one type of element that are chemically bonded together |
| density | measurement of the mass of an object divided by its volume |
| electron | particle with a negative charge |
| element | substance that is made of only one type of atom |
| heterogeneous mixture | a mixture which is not mixed evenly and each component retains its own properties |
| homogeneous mixture | a mixture which is evenly throughout |
| ion | electrically-charged atom whose charge results from an atom losing or gaining electrons |
| isotope | atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons |
| mass | the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in an atom |
| matter | anything that has a mass and takes up space |
| mixture | composed of two or more substances that are not chemically combined |
| molecule | a group of atoms connected by covalent bonds |
| neutron | particle without an electrical charge |
| proton | particle that has a positive electric charge |
| solution | a mixture which is evenly mixed throughout; also known as a homogeneous mixture |