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Atomic theory
The study of atoms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest particle of a element that can exist. |
| Element | Something that is made up of only one kind of atom that can't be broken down into a simpler form by chemical reactions. |
| Proton | A stable subatomic particle occurring in all atomic nuclei, with a positive electric charge. |
| Electron | A stable subatomic particle with a charge of negative electricity. |
| Neutron | A subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge. |
| Malleable | Can be smashed without crumbling. |
| Luster | Shiny metal. |
| Ductile | Can be drawn into a thin wire. |
| Corrosive | Rusts. |
| Density | The degree of compactness of a substance. |