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S8P1.a
Distinguish between atoms and molecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | the smallest unit of an element that maintains the proteins of that element. |
| Element | A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substance by chemical means. |
| Nucleus | in physical science ,an atoms central region , which is made up of proteins and neutrons |
| Proton | A subatomic particle that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate process in the body |
| Neutron | A subatomic particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atoms. |
| Electron | a subatomic particle that has a negative charge. |
| Atomic Number | the number of protons in the nucleus; the atom number is the same for all atoms of an element. |
| Neutral | having no overall change. |
| Atomic Mass | the mass of an atomic mass units |
| Chemical Symobol | one or two letter code that respresents an element |