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Vocab
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | the basic building block of all matter, composed of a central nucleus containing positively charged protons and neutral neutrons, with negatively charged electrons orbiting the nucleus |
| Element | a basic constituent of matter |
| Proton | Positive Charged |
| Nuetron | Neutral Charge |
| Electron | Negative Charge |
| Isotope | a form of a chemical element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. |
| Ion | A charged atom or molecule |
| Compound | a chemical substance made of two or more different elements |
| Molecule | a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. |
| Ionic Bond | a type of chemical bond formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, which are typically a metal and a nonmetal |
| Covalent Bond | a chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. |