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Nature of Matter Basics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Positive charge, 1 amu, part of the nucleus | Proton |
| Neutral charge, 1 amu, part of the nucleus | Neutron |
| Negative charge, no mass, can't pinpoint location | Electron |
| Isotope | Number of protons is the same, number of neutrons is different |
| Radioisotope | Releases energy and changes into a different element |
| Number of protons | Type of element |
| Protons + Neutrons= | Nucleus |
| The quantity of unbalanced electricity | Charge |
| The science that studies the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter | Chemistry |
| A substance made up of only one type of atom | Element |
| The smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element | Atom |