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Atoms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Smallest particle that makes up matter |
| Nucleus | The core and center of an atom |
| Protons | Positively charged particles found tightly packed in the nucleus |
| Neutrons | Particles that have a neutral charge |
| Electrons | Particles that have a negative charge |
| Atomic Mass | The sum of the protons and neutrons |
| Isotopes | Elements that have the same number of protons but different number of neutrons |
| Valence Electrons | The electrons that are on the last energy level of an electron cloud |
| Ion | An atom with a charge |