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Element Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Element | A substance in the periodic table that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. |
| Element Symbol | A letter or two that makes it shorter and easier to memorize the elements. |
| Element Name | A unique name that represents the element. |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It's at the top of the element's square. |
| Isotope | An element with the same atomic number but different numbers of neutrons. |
| Average Atomic Mass | The average mass of all isotopes of an element. Found at the bottom of the element's square. |
| Mass Number | It's the Average Atomic Mass rounded to the nearest whole number. |