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distingwish between atoms and molecules
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that Element |
| Element | a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means |
| Nucleus | in physical science, an Atom´s central region, which is made up of Protons and Neutrons |
| Proton | a subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the Nucleus of an Atom |
| Neutron | a subatomic particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an Atom |
| Electron | a subatomic particle that has a negative charge |
| Atomic Number | the number of Protons in the Nucleus of an Atom; the Atomic number is the same for all Atomsof an Element |
| Neutral | having no overall charge |
| Atomic Mass | the mass of an Atom expressed in Atomic Mass Units |
| Chemical Symbol | a one or two-letter code that represents an Element |