 | Term | Definition |
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Electron |
A negatively charged particle that whizzes around the nucleus of an atom. |
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Neutron |
is a particle with no net electric charge. |
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Proton |
a positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom. |
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Orbital |
The orbital is where an atom keeps its electrons. |
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Atom |
The smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element |
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Isotopes |
Are any of the several different forms of an element each having different atomic mass. |
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Atomic Number |
Is the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom. |
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Atomic Mass |
The sum of the number of protons and neutrons found in the nucleus of an atom. |
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Valence Electron |
The outermost electrons in an atom. |
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Nucleus |
The collection of protons and neutrons in the center of an atom. |
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Oxidation Number |
The apparent charge on an atom. |
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Ion |
An atom or molecule that has an electric charge because it has either gained or lost electrons |
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Cation |
A positively charged ion |
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Anion |
A negatively charged ion |
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Independent variable |
An independent variable is a factor that can be varied or manipulated in an experiment |
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Dependent Variable |
A dependent variable is what you measure in the experiment and what is dependant on the Independent variable |
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