Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds. Flashcards

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Atom

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The smallest particle of an element that can exist.

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Element

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A pure chemical substance that cannot be physically split into more simple substance. Each is made of one type of atom. Carbon, mercury, and hydrogen 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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Compound

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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 found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Neutron

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A particle of matter that has no electrical charge and found in the nucleus 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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= The number of protons in an element’s atoms. 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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Chemical symbol

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A one or two letter representation of an element.

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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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