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atoms

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The atom is the smallest unit of matter that is composed of three sub-atomic particles: the proton, the neutron, and the electron

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quantised

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distinct energy levels or shells

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ionisation

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any process by which an electrically neutral atom or molecule are converted to an electrically charged atom ions, through gaining or losing electrons

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element

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pure substance that is only made up of one type of atom, that cannot break down into simpler substance chemically

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electronegativity

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ability of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond

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electrostatic attraction

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attraction between protons and neutrons

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core charge

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attractive force felt by the valence electrons towards the nucleus

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spectroscopy

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study of hiw lifht interacts with matter

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