Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and compound Flashcards

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Atoms

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The smallest particles of an element that can exist.

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elements

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A pure chemical substance that cannot be physically split into a more simple substance.Each is made of one type of atom.carbon mercury and hydrogen are examples.

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molecules

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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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compound

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a substance made of atom from two or more elements.

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proton

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a particle of matter that has a positive electrical change and forms part of the nucleus of an atom.

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neutran

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a particle of matter that has no electrical change and forms part of the nuclear of an atom.

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electron

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

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atomic number

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number of protons.Top numbers in the element box.

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mass number

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

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sunscript

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tuny 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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