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Physical Science 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Smallest piece of matter that still retains the property of the element |
| Nucleus | Surrounded by a cloud containing electrons |
| Proton | Particles with an electrical charge of 1+ |
| Neutron | Neutral particles that do not have an electrical charge |
| Electron | Particles with an electrical charge of 1- |
| Quark | Protons and neurons, however, are made up of smaller particle called Quarks |
| Electron Cloud | The area around the nucleus of an atom where its electrons are most likely found |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in an atom is equal to a number called the atomic number |
| Average Atomic Mass | The weighted-average mass of the mixture of its isotopes |
| Electron Dot Diagram | The symbol of the element and dots to represent the electrons in the outer energy level |
| Group | The vertical columns in the periodic table |
| Isotope | Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons |
| Mass Number | The sum of the number of protons and the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Period | Horizontal rows of elements on the periodic table |
| Periodic Table | Elements are arranged by increasing atomic number and by changes in physical and chemical properties |