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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | An atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a central nucleus surrounded by a cloud of negatively charged electrons. |
| Element | An element is a pure substance consisting only of atoms that all have the same numbers of protons in their nuclei. |
| Proton | A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle located in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Neutron | A neutron is a subatomic particle with no net electric charge, located in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Electron | An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. |
| Isotope | An isotope is a variant of an element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons in its nucleus. |
| Ion | An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons. |
| Compound | A compound is a substance formed when two or more different chemical elements are chemically bonded together. |
| Molecule | A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. |
| Ionic bond | An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions. |
| Covalent bond | A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. |