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Unit 1 L1
Atoms & Elements
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | anything that takes up space and has mass |
| element | a material that cannot be broken down into anything simpler |
| atom | the smallest unit of an element that still retains (has) the properties of that element |
| nucleus | the center of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons |
| proton | particles in an atom with one unit of positive electric charge |
| atomic number | the number of protons in an atom |
| neutrons | particles in an atom with no electric charge. They are neutral |
| electrons | particles in an atom with a negative electric charge |
| molecules | particles made up of more than one atom joined together |
| periodic table | a table that arranges and shows all of the known elements |
| particles | the parts in an atom: proton, neutron, electron |