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jcalhoun chem vocab
chemistry
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Element | A fundamental substance consisting of atoms that can not be broken down by chemical means |
| Atom | Smallest partical of an element |
| Nucleus | Made of neutrons and protons |
| Proton | A positively charged component of an atom nucleus |
| Electron | A negatively charged component of an atom |
| Oribital | The region around an atom |
| Configuration | The arrangement of atoms in a molecule |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
| Bond | The force that holds atoms together |
| Ion | Atoms that have an electrical charge |