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science vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| proton | A particle in the space inside the nucleus of an atom that carries one unit of positive electric charge. |
| neutron | |
| electron | a particle in the space outside the nucleus of an atom that carries one unit of negative electric charge |
| atomic number | the number of protons in a single atom of an element |
| molecule | a particle that contains two or more atoms joined together |
| metals | a substance that conducts heat and electricity |
| non metal | a group of elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity |
| noble gases | the nonmetallic elements helium, neon, arogn |
| metalloids | |
| periodic table |