Atoms Flashcard

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Smallest piece of an element:

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atom

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Center of the atom where protons and neutrons are found:

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nucleus

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Subatomic particles:

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protons, electrons, neutrons

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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Substances with one type of atom are called:

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elements

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Electrons have a _____ charge.

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negative

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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Abbreviation for an element:

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chemical symbol

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Columns on the periodic table indicating outer shell electrons:

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groups

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Based on the number of protons in an atom's nucleus:

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atomic number

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Subatomic particle symbolized by (+):

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proton

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Subatomic particle with charge (-):

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electron