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8th grade periodic table of elements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | Basic building block of all matter |
| Element | Substance that consists of only one type of atom |
| Compound | Substance that consists of more than one type of element |
| Organic compound | A compound with carbon atoms |
| Inorganic compound | A compound with no carbon |
| Proton | Positive subatomic particles found in the nucleus of the atom |
| Electron | Negative subatomic particle found in the cloud |
| Electron cloud | A large, lightweight part of the atom |
| Neutrons | Substance that has no electrical charge |
| Nucleus | A small, heavy part of the atom |
| Subatomic | Small parts that make up an atom |
| Atomic Number | Equals the amount of Protons in an atom |
| Atomic Weight or Mass | The amount of weight or mass of the Protons plus the Neutrons in an atom |
| Ion | An atom with a positive or negative charge |
| If an atom has the same number of protons as electrons it will have a | neutral charge |
| If an atom has more protons than electrons it will have a | positive charge |
| If an atom has more electrons than protons it will have a | negative charge |
| Name given to the chart of the elements | Periodic table of elements |
| Is water an example of a compound or an element | Compound |
| Is gold an example of a compound or an element | Element |