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9 Atoms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | the building block of all materials |
| Atomic model | scientists’ representation of an atom |
| Atomic number | the number of protons in a nucleus |
| Atomic symbol | a short-hand notation for describing an atom |
| Electron | a small, negatively charged particle; clouds of electrons surround the nucleus of an atom |
| Mass number | the number of protons and neutrons in an atom |
| Neutral | having no overall charge |
| Neutron | a particle with no electric charge; it is found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Nucleus | a group of neutrons and protons at the centre of an atom |
| Proton | a positively charged particle in the nucleus |