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"atoms and elements
The periodic table and elements and atoms.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| Atom | The smallest unit of an element that still has the properties of that element. |
| Nucleus | The dense center of an atom containing protons and neutrons. |
| Proton | A positively charged particle found in the nucleus. |
| Neutron | A positively charged particle found in the nucleus. |
| Electron | A negatively charged particle found around the nucleus. |
| Element | A pure substance made of only one type of atom. |
| Atomic number | The number of protons in an atom of an element. |
| Periodic table | A chart that organizes all known elements. |
| Compound | A substance made when two or more different elements chemically combined. |
| Mass | The amount of matter in an object. |
| Volume | The amount of space an object Takes up. |
| Density | How much mass is packed into A certain amount of volume. |