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Unit 2 Con 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | Basic unit of matter-the smallest part of an element |
| proton | A subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom |
| neutron | A small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge |
| electron | A subatomic particle that has a negative charge and is found in a cloud surrounding the nucleus |
| valence electron | Electrons on the outermost energy level of an atom |
| quark | very small particles of matter that make up protons and neutrons |