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definitons
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element |
| chemical formula | a shorthand way to describe the chemical makeup of a compound |
| chemical symbol | letter or letters that abbreviate an elements name |
| compound | substance made of two or more elements that are chemically combined |
| electron | particle in an atom that has negative charge |
| element | substance that cannot be broken down into another substance |
| molecule | two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond |
| neutron | particle in the nucleus of an atom that has no charge |
| nucleus | central core of an atom |
| periodic table | standardized table that organizes the elements by their properties |
| proton | particle in nucleus of an atom that has positive charge |