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CPO chapter 18 terms
CPO FPS ES chapter 18 Atoms & Elements terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atomic mass | the average mass of all the known isotopes of an element. |
| Atomic mass units | the mass of 1/12 of carbon-12 atoms 16 protons and 6 neutrons in the nucleus plus 6 electrons outside the nucleus. |
| Atomic number | the number of protons that an atom contains. |
| Atomic theory | states that all mater is composed of tiny particles called atoms. |
| Chemical symbol | an abbreviation that represents the name of an element used; in chemical formulas. |
| Electrons | a subatomic particle in an atom that is negatively charged and occupies energy levels in an atom; they are involved in chemical bonds and chemical; reactions. |
| Energy levels | a region around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are most likely to be found; only a certain number of electrons can be found ; only a certain number of electrons can be found in each energy level of an atom. |
| Isotopes | form of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons and different mass numbers |
| Mass number | the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Neutron | an uncharged particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
| Nucleus | the center core of an atom that contains protons and neutrons. |
| Periodic table of elements | a table that visually organizes similarities between all known elements. |
| Protons | a subatomic particle identical with the nucleus of the hydrogen atom; found with neutrons in all atomic nuclei; carries a positive charge. |
| Strong nuclear forces | the force that holds protons together when that are very close together only 10-15 meters apart. |
| Subatomic particles | particles that are smaller than an atom; protons |
| Valence electrons | the electrons in an atom that are involved in the formation of chemical bonds. |