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Unit 2 vocb
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | the smallest particle of an element. |
| covalent bond | the sharing of electrons between atoms. |
| decomposition | to separate a substance into smaller parts. |
| element | a substance made of only one type of atom. |
| enzyme | a protein that increases the rate of chemical reaction. |
| ion | an electrically charged particle created from the gain or loss of electrons |
| isotope | an atom that gives off nuclear radiation. same number of protons but a different number of neutrons compared to the normal amount |
| product | a substance formed as a result of chemical reaction |
| reactant | a substance that enters into and is altered by a chemical reaction |
| synthesis | to combine in order to form something new |