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Science Vocab
These are the flashcards for Ms. Bolton's vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Model | an imitation or example of a theory |
| Atom | the smallest unit in matter |
| Atomic Nucleus | the control center of a cell |
| Proton | a subatomic particle with a positive charge |
| Neutron | a subatomic particle with no charge |
| Electron | a subatomic particle with a negative charge |
| Atomic Number | the amount of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Atomic Symbol | the letter that represents that element |
| Subatomic Particle | the unit smaller than an atom |
| Molecule | a group of atoms put together |
| Lewis Structures | diagrams with bonding of atoms |
| Bohr Model | Neil Bohr's model of how the subatomic particles work |
| Electron Shell | the electrons surrounding the nucleus |
| Valance Electron | an electron in the outer shell of an atom |
| Matter | anything that takes up space |