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S8P1.a testing
distinguish between atoms and molecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element |
| element | a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means |
| nucleus | in physical science an atoms central region , which is made up of protons and neutrons |
| proton | a subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom |
| neutron | a subatomic particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom |
| electron | a subatomic particle that has a negative charge |
| atomic number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atomic the atomic number is the same for all atom of an element |
| neutral | having no overall charge |
| atomic mass | the mass that describes the atomic mass units |
| chemical symbol | a one or two letter code that represent an element |