Intro to Chemistry Vocab

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Matter made of one kind of atom.

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Element

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Top number of an element is its ________.

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Atomic Number

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Atoms of the same element with different neutrons.

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Isotope

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Protons + Neutrons.

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Mass Number

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Weighted average mass of isotopes of an element.

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Atomic Mass

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Shiny or metallic luster; good conductors of heat and electricity.

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Metals

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Elements that are usually dull in appearance.

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Nonmetals

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Elements with metal and nonmetal traits.

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Metalloids

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Matter with uniform composition and properties

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Substance

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Substance with atoms of multiple elements bonded together.

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Compound