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The Atom
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Is the smallest particle that that still can be considered an element. |
| Energy Level | A region of an atom in which electrons of the same energy are likely to be found |
| Neutron | A small particle in the nucleus of the atom with no electrical charge |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Isotopes | An atom with the same number of protons and a different number of neutrons from other atoms of the same element |
| Mass Number | The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Atomic Mass | The average mass of all the isotopes of an element |
| Electrons | A tiny negatively charge particle that moves around the outside of the nucleus of an atom |
| Nuclues | In cells a large oval organelle that contains the cells genetic material in the form of DNA and controls many of the cells activities |
| Protons | Sm |
| Periodic Table | An arrangement of the elements showing the repeating patterns of their properties |
| Chemical Symbol | A one-or Two -letter representation of an element |
| Periods | A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table |
| Group | Elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table |