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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | the smallest of an element that maintain the properties of that element |
| Element | a substance that cannot be separated or down into simpler substances by chemical mean |
| Nucleus | in physical science, an atom's central region, which is made up of protons and neutrons |
| Neutron | a substance particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Electron | a substance particle that has a negative charge |
| Atomic number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom; the atomic number is the same for all atoms of an element |
| Neutral | have no overall charge |
| Atomic Mass | the mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units |
| Chemical Symbol | a one- or two- letter code that represents an element |
| Protons | a substance particle that has a positive change and that is found in the nucleus of an atom |