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Atomic structure vocabulary

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atom   show
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show made of only one kind of atom; cannot be broken down any further; found on Periodic Table  
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show center of an atom; contains protons, neutrons, electrons; contains most of the mass of an atom  
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proton   show
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show subatomic particle with no charge; found in the nucleus of the atom; contributes of overall atomic mass, but not to atomic charge  
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electron   show
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atomic number   show
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show number of protons plus number of neutrons; almost all mass located in the nucleus of the atom; decimal number close to atomic symbol on Periodic Table; round to the nearest whole number for mass we use in class  
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show completely surround nucleus of atom; electrons located here; specific rules apply; 2-8-8  
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show outermost energy level (shell)  
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show electrons located in the valence shell; these electrons determine an atoms level of reactivity; must be placed according to 2-8-8 rule  
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show smaller than an atom  
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electron cloud   show
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show atomic mass unit; unit used for expressing atomic mass; each proton has an amu of 1 and each electron has an amu of one  
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