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Science Vocab 1
Matter Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | anything that takes up space and has mass |
| Element | material that cannot be broken down into anything simpler |
| Atom | the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element |
| Nucleus | the center of an atom; the center includes protons and neutrons |
| Protons | found in the nucleus; positive charge |
| Neutrons | found in the nucleus; no charge |
| Electrons | found outside the nucleus; negative charge |
| Molecules | particles with more then one atom joined together |