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Unit 4
Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Compounds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still maintain the properties of the element | Elements |
| The building blocks of matter | Atoms |
| The word atom comes from the Greek word atomos. What does this mean? | Invisible |
| Positively charged particles located in the nucleus of an atom | Proton |
| What particles besides protons are located in the nucleus of an atom? | Neutrons |
| Each row of elements in the periodic table | Period |
| One or two letters used to represent an element’s name | Symbol |
| Number of protons in an atom of that element | Atomic Number |
| Make up all the different kinds of matter in the universe | Atoms |
| Two or more elements that have combined | Molecule |
| Two or more atoms combine | Element |
| Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen | Found in living things |
| Chart of elements based on their property | Periodic Table of Elements |
| Each column of elements in the periodic table | Group |
| Average mass of an atom of that element | Atomic Mass |
| Negative particles of an atom | Electrons |
| Neutral particles of an atom | Neutrons |
| A compound | is a molecule |
| Atom's have a lot of... | Space |
| How many atoms can fit on a pen head | 5 million |
| How many electrons can fit on energy level I? | 2 |
| How many electrons can fit on energy level II? | 8 |
| How many electrons can fit on energy level III? | 18 |
| Most of the mass of an atom comes from.... | the nucleus |