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11/17/2010

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Term
Atom
Definition
Smallest piece of matter from which all elements are made.
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Nucleus
Definition
The part of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
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Proton
Definition
A particle with positive charge, located within the nucleus.
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Neutron
Definition
A particle with neutral charge, located within the nucleus.
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Electron
Definition
A particle with negative charge, located within the electron cloud.
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Atomic Number
Definition
The number of protons in an atom.
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Mass Number
Definition
The number of protons and neutrons.
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Periodic Table
Definition
A table of the chemical elements.
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Metal
Definition
Chemical elements that are usually shiny solids and conduct heat.
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Ductile
Definition
Can be pulled or drawn out into wire.
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Malleable
Definition
Can be hammered or rolled into flat sheets.
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Luster
Definition
Shininess.
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Nonmetal
Definition
Elements that are poor conductors of heat, found on the right side of the periodic table.
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Metalloid
Definition
Has some properties of metals and some of nonmetals.
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