Unit 13 Lesson 6 Flashcards
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Atom
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The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element
2
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Atomic theory
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A scientific explanation of the structure of atoms and how they interact with other atoms
3
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Protons
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Positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom
4
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Neutron
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Particles found in the nucleus. Has no charge
5
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Electron
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Negatively charged particles outside the nucleus
6
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Element
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The trype of matter made of just 1 type of atom
All atoms of an element have the same number of protons
7
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Molecule
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2 or more atoms joined together chemically
8
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Compound
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A substance formed by atoms from 2 or more elements
