Atoms Flashcards (10/25)

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Isotope

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The different number of neutrons in the nucleus that an element can have

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Ion

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A charged atom

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CHONP

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The 5 most abundant elements in biological organisms (compose more than 95% of our bodies)
C- carbon, H- hydrogen, O- oxygen, N- nitrogen, P- phosphorus

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Essential elements for life

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C, N, O, P, S, ZN, H, MG, K

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Element

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by physical or chemical means

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Atoms

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The building blocks of matter. They are the smallest bits of matter that have the properties of an element.
Composed of 3 subatomic particles: Protons, Neutrons, & Electrons

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Nucleus

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Protons and neutrons

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Orbiting

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Electrons orbit the nucleus on 'shells'

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Protons

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Atomic mass of 1 and positive charge of 1.
(In the nucleus)

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Neutrons

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Atomic mass of 1, no charge
(In the nucleus)