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Chemistry
Term | Definition |
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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 number and properties |
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 |
Atom | smallest piece of matter that has the same properties of the element it is in |
Proton | A positive + subatomic particle in the atom's nucleus. Is the identity of the element and atomic number |
Neutron | A neutral subatomic particle in the atoms's nucleus.... has no charge and most of the mass. |
Electron | A negative subatomic particle spinning outside the nucleus of an atom. Tiny! |
Chemical Bonding | The joining of atoms to form new substances |
Ionic Bond | Is fromed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another atom |
Ion | Charged particles or atom that gained or lost electrons |
Crystal Lattice | Repeating three dimensional pattern that forms when Ions bond |