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Chemistry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |