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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | The smallest particle of an element that retains all the properties of that element. |
| Isotope | Atoms of the same elements with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. |
| Radioactivity | The process in which some substances spontaneously emit radiation. |
| Neutron | A neutral subatomic particle in an atom's nucleus that has a mass nearly equal to that of a proton. |
| Wavelength | The shortest distance between equivalent points on a continuous wave; is usually expressed in meters, centimeters, or nanometers. |
| Frequency | The number of waves that pass a given point per second. |
| Amplitude | The height of a wave from the origin to a crest, or from the origin to a trough. |
| Quantum | The minimum amount of energy that can be gained or lost by an atom. |
| Photon | A particle of electromagnetic radiation with no mass that carries a quantum of energy. |
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