Atoms, Elements, and Compounds

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a substance particle that has no change and that is located in the nucleus of an atom

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neuron

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Term for the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, same for all atoms of the same element.

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atomic number

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An element that is shiny and conducts heat and electricity poorly.

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metal

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What is the smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still be the same?

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atoms

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A substance made up of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.

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compound

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The sum of the numbers of protons in the nucleus of an atom

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mass number

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A vertical column of elements in the periodic table; elements in a group share chemical properties.

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group

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A region around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are likely to be found.

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electron cloud

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A one-, two-, or three-letter abbreviation of the name of the element

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chemical symbol

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Which term means an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals? Options: group, metal, metalloid, nonmetal

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metalloid