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Physical Science Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | It is the basic unit of matter |
| Model | How you represent your data |
| Nucleus | Its the center part of an atom |
| Protons | Is a subatomic particle that makes up half of the nucleus , along with neutrons. |
| Neutrons | Are uncharged particles that are in the atom's nucleus. |
| Electron | Are negative charged particles in the the atom. |
| Atomic Number | The atomic number is the number of protons found in the atom's nucleus of that particle element.You can find an element atomic number in the Periodic Table. |
| Atomic Symbol/Nuclear Symbol/ Chemical Symbol | Nuclear Symbol: the symbol of the element, the atomic number of the element and the mass number of the specific isotope. Atomic Symbol: representation of a chemical element. Chemical Symbol: A code for a chemical element |
| Subatomic Particle | Are particles smaller than the atom. |
| Molecule | An electrical neutral group, consisting of 2 of more atoms,connected by chemical bonds. |
| Lewis Structure | A compound that can be generated by trial and error. |
| Bohr Model | A small atom, charged with a positive nucleus, surrounded by electrons. |
| Electon Shell | An orbit of electrons around the atom's nucleus. |
| Valence Electron | An electron that can be part of forming a chemical bond. |
| Matter | Matter is everything around you. |