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The Atom
The atom, for science lesson 1+ 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | is the smallest particle that still can be considered an element. |
| Electrons | negatively charged particles. |
| Nucleus | a small region in an atom's center |
| Protons | positively charged particles in a atom's nucleus. |
| Energy Level | The specific amount of energy an electron has. |
| Neutron | a particle with no electric charge. |
| Atomic Number | the number of protons in a nucleus of an atom. |
| Isotopes | atoms with then same number of protons and different number of neutrons. |
| Mass Number | the sum of protons and neutrons in the atom. |
| Atomic Mass | average mass of all isotopes of that element. |
| Periodic Table | an arrangement of elements showing the repeating pattern of their properties. |
| Chemical Symbol | below the atomic number. |
| Periods | an arrangement of rows. |
| Group | an arrangement of columns. |