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Practical Sci - Atoms
atoms
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11th Grade
09/21/2011

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Term
atom
Definition
The basic particle from which all elements are made.
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nucleus
Definition
The central core of the atom.
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protons
Definition
A positively charged particle that is part of an atom's nucleus.
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neutrons
Definition
A small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge.
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electrons
Definition
A negatively charged particle that is found outside the nucleus of an atom.
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atomic number
Definition
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
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atomic mass unit (amu)
Definition
A unit of measurement for the mass of articles in atoms.
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valence electrons
Definition
The electrons that are in the highest energy level of an atom and that are involved in chemical reactions.
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periodic table
Definition
A chart of the elements showing the repeating a pattern of their properties.
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group
Definition
Elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table.
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period
Definition
A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table.
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diatomic molecules
Definition
A molecule consisting of two atoms.
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noble gases
Definition
Elements in group 18.
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halogen family
Definition
Group 17 elements.
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