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Vocabulary
15 Vocabulary Words For Physical Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Model | A representation of something(diagram,Drawing,etc.) |
| Atom | The smallest building block of life |
| Nucleus | The center of an atom composed of protons and neutrons |
| Electron | A subatomic particle with a negative charge |
| Neutron | A subatomic particle with a neutral "no" charge |
| Proton | A subatomic particle with a positive charge |
| Atomic Number | The number on top of an element on the periodic table |
| Atomic Symbol | The symbol of an element |
| Subatomic Particle | A particle smaller than an atom |
| Molecule | Made of bonding atoms |
| Lewis Structures | Diagrams that show the bonding between atoms and molecules |
| Matter | Physical substance that occupies space and has a mass |
| Bohr Model | A Scientist that discovered energy levels in an atom |
| Valence Electrons | An electron found in the outer most shell |
| Electron Shell | An orbit followed by electrons around an atom's nucleus |