introduction to atom Flashcards
1
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the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element
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atom
2
Q
a subatomic particle that has a negative charge
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electron
3
Q
in physical science, an atom’s central region, which is made up of protons and neutrons
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nucleus
4
Q
a region around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are likely to be found
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electron cloud