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Atoms
parts of an atom
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Periodic Table | scientific chart that organizes elements through periods and families |
| Protons | positively charged particle of an atom found in the nucleus |
| Neutrons | neutral sub particel of an atom found in the nucleus |
| Electrons | negatively charged sub particle of an atom found orbiting around the nucleus on energy levels |
| Nucleus | the center of the atom containing the protons and neutrons |
| Energy Level | region around the nucleus containing the electrons |
| Valence Electrons | the electrons on the outermost energy level, farthest from the nucleus |
| Atomic Mass | the weighted mass of the atom that includes the total number of protons and neutrons |