Matter 2 Vocab

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Number of protons in an atom of an element.

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atomic number

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A particle with no electric charge.

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neutron

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Smallest particle of an element with its properties.

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atom

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Shiny elements that can be shaped.

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metals

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Gases that do not react readily with other elements.

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noble gases

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A particle with a positive charge.

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protons

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Elements with no shine and cannot be shaped.

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nonmetals

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Elements with properties of metals and nonmetals.

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semimetals

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Dense core of an atom.

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nucleus

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A particle with a negative charge.

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electron