science Flashcards
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What is an atom
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The smallest particle that can still be considered an element.
2
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what is a compound
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2 or more atoms bonded together
3
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What part of the atom has a negative charge and circles around the nucleus?
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Electron
4
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What is a proton?
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A positively charged subatomic atom found in the nucleus.
5
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What is a neutron?
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Naturally charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus.
6
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What is a valence electron?
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Electrons with the highest energy in outermost energy level
7
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Electrons are arranged around the nucleus in different types of
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energy levels in cloud.
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