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Chemistry
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Smallest piece of matter that has the same properties of the element it is in |
| Proton | A positive + subtractive particle in the atom's nucleus. Is the identity of the element and the atomic #. |
| Neutron | A nutral subatomic particle in the atom's nucleus. has no charge |
| Electron | A negative subatomic particle spinning outside the nucleus of an atom. |
| Element | The simplest forms of matter that contain only one type of atom |
| Periodic Table of Elements | A chart that organizes all the elements by atomic # and proprieties |
| Valence Electron | The electron in the outer level of an atom that causes atoms to bond together |
| Chemical Bond | an interaction that holds two atoms together |
| Chemical Bonding | the joining of atoms to form new substances |
| Ionic Bond | is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another |
| Ion | Charged particle or atom that gained or lost electrons |
| Electron Dot Diagram | An easy way to show the valence electrons in an atom or chemical bond |
| Compound | A set of elements that are chemically bonded & changed into new substances |