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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 can't be separated or broken down by chemical means |
| neutron | a subatomic particle that has no charge and is found in the nucleus of a atom |
| electron | a subatomic number that has a negative charge |
| atomic number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom; the atomic number is the same for all atoms in the element. |
| neutral | in the middle not positive or negative |
| atomic mass | the mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units |
| chemical symbol | a one or two letter code that represents an article. |