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Sci Atoms
Atoms, Elements, Periodic Table
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | smallest unit of matter |
| Matter | anything that takes up space and has mass |
| Nucleus | where all mass of an atom is located |
| Neutrons | subatomic particle with NO charge |
| Protons | subatomic particle with positive charge |
| Electrons | subatomic particle that is negatively charged |
| Element | simplest form of all matter that cannot be broken down by ordinary means |
| Atomic Number | tells the number of protons |
| Periodic Table | organizes and categorizes elements by group and period |
| Atomic Mass | protons plus neutrons gives this number |
| Group | vertical columns on the periodic table |