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Vocab Unit 1, lists 1.1 & 1.2

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Atom   Basic unit of an element. Smallest particle that retains properties of the element.  
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Nucleus   Dense center of the atom, contains protons and neutrons.  
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Proton   Positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.  
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Neutron   Neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.  
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Nucleon   Nuclear particle of an atom; proton or neutron.  
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Electron   Negatively charged particle found in orbitals surrounding the nucleus.  
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Atomic Number   Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.  
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Electron Cloud   Diffuse area where electrons are likely to be found.  
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Mass Number   Number of nucleons in a given atom.  
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Isotope   Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.  
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Atomic Mass   Average Mass number for a given element, by natural percentages.  
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Rutherford's Experiment   Showed nuclear atom with electron orbitals, and much empty space.  
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Group   Vertical column of the periodic table, elements have similar chemical properties.  
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Period   Horizontal row of the periodic table, elements have similar chemical properties.  
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Valence Electrons   Electrons in the outermost shell or orbital of an atom; available for bonding.  
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Electronegativity   Tendency of an element to attract electrons towards itself.  
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Ionization Energy   Energy required to pull an electron from an atom.  
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Atomic Radius   Size of an atom, by measuring from center of nucleus to outermost orbital.  
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Noble Gasses   Group 18 of the periodic table.  
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Halogens   Group 17 of the periodic table.  
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Alkaline Earth Metals   Group 2 of the periodic table.  
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Alkali Metals   Group 1 of the periodic table.  
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Transition Metals   Groups 3-12 of the periodic table.  
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