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Atomic Structure
Level 1 terms/definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | smallest particle of matter that has its own physical and chemical properties |
| Nucleus | the center of the atom that contains most of the mass of the atom |
| Proton | positively charged subatomic particle located in the nucleus with a mass of 1 amu |
| Neutron | uncharged subatomic particle located in the nucleus with a mass of 1 amu |
| Electron | negatively charged subatomic particle located in the orbitals with a mass of approximately zero |
| Atomic Number (#) | the number of protons in the nucleus, determines the identity of the element |
| Mass Number | The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus |
| Charge | the result of electrons being added or removed from atoms |
| Periodic Table | a table of chemical elements arranged by atomic number |
| Orbital | the regions of space around the nucleus in which the electrons can be found |