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Big 20 Periodic Tble
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | smallest particle into which element can be divided and still be same substance |
| electron clouds | regions inside and atom where electrons are likely to be found |
| mass number | sum of protons and neutrons in an atom |
| molecule | group of atoms held together by attraction force sharing electrons |
| molecule | smallest unit of compounds |
| exothermic | physical or chemical change in which energy is released |
| endothermic | physical or chemical change in which energy is absorbed |
| covalent bond | bond formed from two or more nonmetals(electrons shared |
| protons | positively charged particles of the nucleus |
| atomic mass | weighted average of masses of all naturally ocurring isotopes of an element |
| electrons | negatively charged particles found in all atoms |
| neutrons | particles of the nucleus of an atom that have no charge |
| valence electrons | electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom |
| nucleus | tiny extremely dense positively charged region in center of atom |
| atomic number | number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| ionic bond | bond formed between metals and nonmetals |
| period | horizontal row of elements on periodic table |
| group/family | column of elements on periodic table |
| Law of conservation of mass | mass is neither created nor destroyed in ordinary physical and chemical changes |
| Law of conservation of energy | energy is neither created nor destroyed |