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LSH PScience 19A
Atomic Structure
| Termhas all | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest unit of matter with all the properties of an element |
| Nucleus | The core of an atom |
| Proton | A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Neutron | A neutral subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Electron | A negatively charged subatomic particle found on the outside of an atom's nucleus with very little mass |
| Quark | The fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons |
| Electron Cloud | The area around the nucleus of an atom where electrons can be found |