C1 atomic structure Flashcards
Atom
Smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist
Compound
A substance made when two or more elements are chemically bonded together
Element
A substance made up of only 1 type of atom
Law of conservation of mass
The total mass of the products formed in reaction is equal to the total mass of the reactants
Neutron
A dense particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It is electrically neutral carrying no charge
Nucleus of an atom
The small and dense central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons
Noble gases
Unreactive gases found in Group 0 of the periodic table. Their atoms have very stable electronic structures.
Proton
Tiny positive particle found inside the nucleus of an atom
Product
Substance made as a result of a chemical reaction
Shell
An area in atom around its nucleus where electrons are found