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S8P1.a
Distinguish 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 protonsand neutrons |
| Proton | A subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the nucleus of and 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 number is the same for all atoms of an element |
| Neutral | Having no overall change |
| Chemical Symbol | A one-two-letter code that represents an element |