Atoms, elemts,molecules and compunds Flashcards

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Atoms

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the smallest particle of an element that can exist

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elements

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a pure chemical substance that connects to be physically split into a more simple substance each made of one type of atoms carbon mercury and hydron are examples

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molecule

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the smallest particle of a substance that can exist. it is composed of two or more atoms.

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compounds

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a substance made of atoms from two or more elements.

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proton

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a particle of matter that has a positive electrical charge and forms part of the muscles of an atom

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neutron

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a particle of matter that has no electrical charge and forms part of the muscles of an atom.

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electron

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a particle of matter that has a negative electrical charge and travels around the nucleus of an atom.

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atomic number

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number of protons top number in the element box.

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mass number

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number of protons plus neutrons bottom number in the element box.

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subscript

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tiny number to the right of the element symbol tells you how many atoms of that element.

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chemical symbol

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a one or two-letter representation of an element.

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