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science vocab inv. 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | basic building block of the universe One atom of each element is represented on the periodic table |
| Proton | positive charge and located inside the nucleus of an atom |
| Neutron | Neutral or no charge located inside the nucleus of an atom |
| Electron | negative charge located outside the nucleus in the cloud of an atom |
| Nucleus | the center of an atom |
| Subscript | tells you how many atoms of an element there are |
| Coefficient | tells you how many compounds there are |
| valence electrons | these are the electrons in the outer most level that are involved with bonding |
| Oxiation Numbers | these tell you how many electrons are involved in bonding |