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Periodic table terms

Periodic Table Vocab terms

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Atomic Number The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
Atomic Mass The average mass of all the isotopes of an element.
Atom The basic particle from which all elements are made.
Electron A negatively charged particle that is found outside the nucleus of an atom.
Element A pure substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by chemical or physical means.
Group Elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table; also called a family.
Isotope An atom with the same number of protons and a different number of neutrons from other atoms of the same element.
Metal A class of elements characterized by physical properties that include shininess, malleability, ductility, and conductivity.
Neutron A small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge.
Nonmetal An element that lacks most of the properties of a metal.
Nucleus The central core of the atom, containing protons and usually neutrons.
Period A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table.
Proton A positively charged particle that is part of an atom's nucleus.
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