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Unit 2 Con 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atomic number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| average atomic mass | weighted average of the atomic masses for the isotopes of an element |
| group | Vertical column in the periodic table |
| ion | An atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge. |
| isotope notation | common notation used to indicate the atomic number and mass number of an isotope |
| isotope | Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons |
| mass number | the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom |
| period | Horizontal rows on the periodic table |
| valence electron | the number of electrons in the outermost energy level of the atom |