topic 7 Flashcards
1
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Atom
A
The smallest particle of an element cannot be broken down by any chemical means.
2
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Subatomic Particle
A
The particles inside an atom.
3
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Proton
A
Particles found inside the nucleus with a positive charge.
4
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Neutrons
A
Particles found inside the nucleus without any charge.
5
Q
Nucleus
A
The positively charged center of an atom contains Protons and Neutrons.
6
Q
Electrons
A
Particles found inside an atom with a negative charge.
7
Q
Valence Electrons
A
Electrons in the outermost shell.
8
Q
Shell
A
Path the electrons take orbiting the nucleus.
9
Q
Atomic Number
A
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
10
Q
Nucleon
A
The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
11
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Isotope
A
Atoms of the same element with the same proton number but different nucleon numbers.
