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Study guide science1
first study guide for science 10-9-10
Question | Answer |
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What is an Atom ? | The building blocks of matter. The smallest unit of an object or an element |
Describe what matter is | Anything that has mass and occupies space/volume |
What are 3 subatomic particles atoms are made of ? | Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons |
What is an Electron ? | A negatively charged particle (-) found spinning around the neucleus of an atom |
What is a neutron ? | The subatomic particle of the atom that has no charge (0)and is found in the atom's nucleus . |
What is a Proton ? | A positavely charged (+) particle that is part of an atom's nucleus. |
What is an Element ? | Matter that is composed of of only one type of atom, like GOLD. |
What is a molecule ? | A combination of atoms that are bound together by a bond. When atoms combine into molecules, they make something brand new. |
What is found in the nucleus of an atom ? | Protons and Neutrons |
What happens whaen an atom is split or broken open ? | A huge amount of radiation is released. |
What is the periodic Table of elements? |