ES Chapter 2 Vocab

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Substance that can't be broken down chemically or physically?

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element

Front

Smallest particle of an element that retains its characteristics?

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atom

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Subatomic particle with a positive charge?

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proton

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Subatomic particle with a negative charge?

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Electron

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Subatomic particle in nucleus with no charge?

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Neutron

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Number of protons in an atom's nucleus?

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atomic number

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Region around an atom's nucleus where electrons are found.

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energy level

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Atoms of the same element with the same protons but different neutrons are called?

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Isotope

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Number of protons + neutrons in an atom's nucleus?

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mass number

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Substance of 2+ elements chemically combined in specific proportions?

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Compound