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- 1AtomBuilding blocks of minerals. The smallest particles that cannot be chemically split.
- 2NucleusThe central location of an atom where protons and neutrons found. The nucleus is surrounded by electrons.
- 3ProtonPositively charged particle located in the nucleus of an atom.
- 4NeutronNeutrally charged particle located in the nucleus of an atom.
- 5ElectronNegatively charged particle with negligible mass. Electrons surround the nucleus in the electron cloud of an atom.
- 6Atomic NumberThe number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines its chemical nature.
- 7ElementA group of the same kind of atoms.
- 8Periodic TableOrganized arrangement of elements including symbols, atomic numbers, and masses of each element.
- 9Chemical CompoundAtoms of different elements joined together.
- 10Valence ElectronOutermost principal shell contains these electrons, which interact with other atoms to form chemical bonds.
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- Geology 101 Latiuk (Lesson 1) Flashcards on 3.2 Flashcards, created by Jonathan Latiuk on 14/10/2016.
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