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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | the central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons |
| Proton | a small, positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom |
| Neutron | a small particle in the nucleus of an atom with no electrical charge |
| Electron | a tiny, negatively charged particle that moves around the nucleus of an atom |
| Isotope | an atom with the same number of protons and a different number of neutrons from other atoms of the same element |
| Atomic Number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Mass Number | the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Model | a diagram, mental picture, mathematical statement or an object that explains ideas about the natural world |
| Atomic Mass | the average mass of all the isotopes of an element |
| Periodic Table | a chart of 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 |