Periodic Table Keywords - Part 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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electron
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A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.
2
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element
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A pure substance made from only one type of atom.
3
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metal
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Elements found on the left of the Periodic Table; they are good conductors of heat and electricity.
4
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molecule
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A group of two or more atoms, strongly bonded together.
5
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neutron
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A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
6
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nucleus
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The centre of the atom, containing the protons and neutrons.
