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chemistry
terms in chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| valence shell | the outermost shell of an atom |
| molecule | what is formed when 2 or more atoms bond together |
| compound | what is formed when atoms of 2 or more elements bond together |
| atomic number | number of protons in an atom |
| mass number | sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
| neutron | subatomic particle with out a charge |
| proton | subatomic particle with a positive charge |
| electron | subatomic particle with a negative charge |