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biology_2.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | basic unit of matter |
| nucleus | strong forces bind protons and neutrons together |
| electron | negatively charged particle (−) with 1/1840 the mass of a proton |
| element | pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom |
| isotope | atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons they contain |
| compound | a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions |
| chemical bond | atoms in compounds are held together |
| ionic bond | formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another |
| ion | positively and negatively charged atoms |
| covalent bond | forms when electrons are shared between atoms |
| molecule | the smallest unit of most compounds |
| van der Waals force | intermolecular forces of attraction |