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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 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 atom; the atomic number is the same for all atoms of an element. |
| neutral- | having no overall charge |
| atomic mass- | the mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units |
| chemical symbol- | a one or two letter code that represents an element |