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Unit 3 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| proton | positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom |
| neutron | neutral particle in the nucleus of an atom |
| electron | particle with negative charge |
| electron cloud | area around nucleus where electrons can be foudn |
| nucleus | positively charged, central part of the atom |
| atomic number | number of protons |
| isotope | same element with different number of neutrons |
| average atomic mass | average mass of an element's isotopes |
| periodic table | chart of elements arranged into rows and periods based on physical and chemical properties |
| ionic bond | gain or loss of electrons |
| covalent bond | sharing of electrons |
| ion | atom that is no longer neutral, it is either positive or negative |
| compound | substance made of 2 or more elements |
| exothermic reaction | chemical reaction that releases thermal energy |
| endothermic reaction | chemical reaction that absorbs thermal energy |
| rate of reaction | speed at which a chemical reaction occurs |
| catalyst | substance that speeds up a chemical reaction |