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ES Ch 2.1
Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Element | a pure substance that consists of entirely one type of atom |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Energy Level | region around the nucleus where electrons are located |
| Isotope | An element with a different amount of neutrons. This changes the atomic mass. |
| Mass Number | The number of neutrons and protons in an atom |
| Compound | Chemical combination of 2 or more elements in definite proportions |
| Ionic Bond | Chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another |
| Covalent Bond | A type of bond between atoms in which electrons are shared |
| Metallic Bond | Metals form bonds with one another by sharing electrons |
| Molecule | Smallest unit of most compounds that displays all the properties of that compound |
| Nucleus | Center of an atom. Contains the protons and neutrons |
| Electron | Negatively charged particle. Has 0 mass. Found in the space surrounding the nucleus. |
| Proton | Positively charged particle. Has mass. Found in the nucleus. |
| Neutron | Neutral particle. Has mass. Found in the nucleus. |