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S8P1.a
Distinguish between atoms and molecules.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | the smallest unit if an element that maintains the properties of that element |
| Elements | a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substance chemical means |
| nucleus | physical science an atom's central region,which is made up of protons and neutron |
| proton | a subatomic particles that has a protective charge and that has a protective charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atomic |
| neutron | a subatomic particles that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of and atomic |
| electron | a subatomic particles that has a negative charge |
| atomic numbers | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atomic; same for all atomic of an elements |
| neutral | having no overall charge |
| atomic mass | the mass of an atomic expressed in atomic mass unit |
| chemical symbol | a one or two letter code the represents an element |