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atom
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Is the smallest particle that still can be considered an element. |
| Electrons | Negatively charged particles |
| Nucleus | A small region in its center |
| Protons | Positively changed particles in an atom's nucleus |
| Energy level | The specific amount of energy it has |
| Neutron | Hard to find because it has no electric charge |
| Atomic number | Atom's elements |
| Isotopes | Atoms with the same # of protons and different # of neutrons |
| Mass number | Sum of protons and neutrons in the atom |
| Atomoic mass | An element is the average mass of all the isotopes of that element |
| Chemical symbol | Potassium |
| Periodic table | An arrangement of elements showing the repeating pattern of their properties |
| Periods | Periodic table is arranged in a row |
| Group | The elements in a column |