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vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Element | A pure substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by chemical or physical means. |
| Atomic Mass | The average mass of all the isotopes of an element. |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Periodic Table | A chart of the elements showing the repeating pattern of their properties |
| Chemical Symbol | A one- or two-letter representation of an element. |
| Period | A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table. |
| Group | Elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table; also called family |
| Chemical Formula | A formula that gives the elements in a compound and the ratio of atoms. |
| Compound | A pure substance made of two or more elements chemically combined. |
| Molecule | A particle made of two or more atoms bonded together. |