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Periodic table
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8th Grade
01/09/2012

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Term
Atom
Definition
The smallest unit of matter.
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Molecule
Definition
Neutral particle formed when atoms share electrons.
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Protons
Definition
Positively-charged particle in the nucleus of an atom.
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Neutron
Definition
Electrically-neutral particle that has the same mass as a proton and is found in an atom's nucleus.
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Electron
Definition
Negatively-charged particle that exists in an electron cloud formation around an atom's nucleus.
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Electron Cloud
Definition
Region surrounding the nucleus of an atom, where electrons are most likely to be found.
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Elements
Definition
Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substance.
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Atomic Number
Definition
Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of a given element.
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Atomic Mass (Mass Number)
Definition
The sum of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of an atom.
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Nucleus
Definition
A central part about which other parts are grouped
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