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describe the difference between pujre substance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | the small unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element |
| element | a substance that can't be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means |
| nucleus | in physical science, an atom's 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 no charge |
| atomic # | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom which determines the chemical properties of an element and its place in the periodic table |
| nuetral | have no overall change |
| atomic mass | the mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass unit. |
| chemical symbol | is a code for a chemical element. It is usually derived from the name of the element, often in Latin. |