IC1 Flashcards: Atoms and Elements

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Atom

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The smallest particle of an element.

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Element

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A pure substance made up of only one type of particle.

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Nucleus

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The center of an atom, contains protons and neutrons.

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Proton

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Positively charged particle in the nucleus.

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Neutron

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Particle in the nucleus with no charge.

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Electron

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Negatively charged particle in the electron cloud.

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Empty space

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Most of an atom.

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Element

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A pure substance made of only one type of atom

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Periodic Table of the Elements

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A table that organizes elements by their properties

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Pure Substance

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A material that is made of the same type of particle throughout