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Unit E Chapter 2
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5th Grade
04/22/2010

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Term
Nucleus
Definition

small center of an atom

contain Protons & Neutrons

Term
Proton
Definition
a subatomic particle with a positive charge
Term
Neutron
Definition
A subatomic particle with no charge
Term
Electron
Definition
A subatomic particle with a negative charge
Term
Element
Definition
A substance made up of only one kind of atom
Term
Atom
Definition
The smallest unit of an element that has all the properties of that element.
Term
Molecule
Definition
A grouping of two or more atoms joined together.
Term

Periodic 

Table

Definition
The table of elements in order of increasing atomic numbers grouped by similar properties.
Term
Compound
Definition
A substance made of the atoms of two or more different elements.
Term
How are atoms held together ?
Definition
attraction between positive and negative charges
Term
Atomic Number
Definition
it is the same number of protons in the its nucleus
Term

How are elements arranged in the 

Periodic Table

Definition

1) by atomic number

2) by similar properties

Term
What are the 4 properties of metals
Definition

Ductile, Malleable, Luster, conduct heat

& conduct electricity

Term
Alloy
Definition
mixture of metals
Term
Conductor 
Definition
transfers heat/electricity
Term
Insulator
Definition
nonconductor (rubber)
Term
Ductile
Definition
made into wires
Term
Luster
Definition
shiny
Term
Malleable
Definition
hammered/rolled into thin sheets
Term

What would you want to use for a handle on a pot?

plastic, metal or metalloid?

Definition
Plastic (insulator)
Term
Are all metals solid at room temperature?
Definition
No, Mercury
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