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Matter: Step 8
Understands the structure of an atom
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electrons | Subatomic particles with a negative charge that are not part of the nucleus. |
| Group | A vertical column in the periodic table. All elements have the same number of valence electrons and share properties. |
| Period | A horizontal row in the periodic table. |
| Protons | Subatomic particles with a positive charge that are part of the nucleus. |
| Neutrons | Subatomic particles with no charge that are part of the nucleus. |
| Valence Electrons | Electrons in the outer energy level. Those electrons participate in chemical reactions and determine bond type. |
| Nucleus | The dense portion of an atom that contains protons and neutrons. |