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Vocab 16
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest particle of a substance that has all the properties of that substance |
| Nucleus | the center of an atom, made of protons and neutrons |
| Electron | a particle that is in the space around the nucleus of an atom and has a negative charge |
| Proton | a particle that is in the nucleus of an atom and does not have a charge |
| Neutron | a particle that is in the nucleus of an atom and does not have a charge |
| Circuit | a complete path of conductors that an electric current can flow through |
| Current | a constant flow of electrons through a conductor |
| Electrical Charge | a property of matter; charge can be positive or negative |
| Static electricity | the build up of electric charges in an object |
| Magnet | an object that attracts iron and a few other magnetic materials |
| Magnetic field | the area around a magnet where the force of magnetism can be felt |
| Density | the amount of mass in a known volume of an object or substance |