Periodic Table 5th Grade

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What is the central core of an atom called?

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Nucleus

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What are elements?

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Substances that are made up of the same type of atoms.

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What is a chemical symbol?

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The letter or groups of letters that represent the name of the element.

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What is the central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are?

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Nucleus.

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What particles in an atom are neutral and have no charge?

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Neutrons.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the periodic table?

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A table that organizes all known elements based on their atomic number and properties.

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What is a compound?

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A substance made up of two or more different types of atoms bonded together.