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Elements and Atoms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| compound | a pure substance made of two or more elements that are combined chemically in a specific ratio |
| mixture | two or more substances that are in the smae place but are not chemically combined |
| atom | the smallest particle of an element |
| scientific theory | the idea that explains and connects a wide range of observations |
| models | physical, mental, and visual representations of an idea to help people understand what they cannot observe directly |
| electrons | the negatively charged particles in an atom |
| nucleus | a tiny region in the atom's center |
| protons | positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom |
| energy level | a region around the nucleus in which electrons of the same energy are likely to be found |
| neutron | an electrically neutral particle |