Chemistry Vocabulary Sci 8
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 atom | the smallest unit of matter that still has the identity of the specific substance |
| proton | subatomic particle with a positive charge located in the nucleus the number of protons gives the atom its identity |
| neutron | subatomic particle with no charge same mass as a proton located in the nucleus |
| electron | subatomic particle with a negative charge located outsie the nucleus in electron cloud |
| atomic number | the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom this number identifies the atom a s a specific element |
| atomic mass | the number of protons and neutrons in an atom atomic mass - protons + neutrons |
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