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Smallest unit of an element
From the Greek “atomos” meaning “indivisible” |
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| Positively charged subatomic particle |
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Subatomic particle with no charge
The charge is neutral |
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| Negatively charged subatomic particle |
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Prefix “sub” from Latin meaning “under”, “below” or “beneath”
Lower than the atomic level – protons, neutrons, electrons |
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| The flow of electrons from one atom to another |
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| An atom with a positive or negative charge |
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| Material with low resistance – electrons/electricity flows easily |
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| Material with high resistance – slows the flow of electricity |
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Material with a resistance between insulators and conductors
Allows some flow of electrons/electricity |
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| Measure of how well a material conducts electricity |
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