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science vocab quiz
vocab definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| proton | the positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom |
| atom | the smallest particle into which and element can be divided and still be the same substance |
| model | a representation of an object or system |
| nucleus | the tiny, extremely dense, positively charged region of the atom |
| electron | the negatively charged particle that reside in the electron cloud of an atom |
| neutron | a neutrally charged particle about the same size as a proton, located in the nucleus |
| give 2 examples of models that are used in science | bohrs model and electron cloud model |
| atomic number | number of protons and number of electrons |
| atomic mass | protons + neutrons in in nucleus |
| isotopes | atoms with the same number of protons and different number of neutrons |
| group | up and down column |
| period | left to right row |
| valence electrons | electrons with the highest energy found in the outermost energy level |
| up to 2 electrons | how many electrons does shell 1 have |
| up to 8 electrons | how many electrons does shell 2 have |
| up to 18 electrons | how many electrons does shell 3 have |