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Chemistry Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A science that deals with the structure and properties of matter and energy |
| Noble Gases | Group 18 in the periodic table with a full outer shell |
| Atomic Number | Amount of protons in a nucleus of an atom |
| Nuclear Fusion | A reaction in which two different nuclei join and form a larger nuclei |
| Isotope | Atoms with differing amounts of neutrons, but the same amount of protons |
| Significant Figure | The figure of a number that expresses a magnitude to a specific degree of accuracy |
| Density | Mass per unit of volume |
| Metalloid | Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals |
| Mass Number | Sum of the protons and neutrons |
| Electron Cloud | System of electrons around a nucleus |
| Atom | The smallest particle part of an element which includes protons, neutrons, and electrons |
| Precision | Being exact |