1. Chemistry Vocabulary part 1
IN: How would you describe an atom?

2. Atom
Tiny building blocks of matter, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons

3. proton
A small, positively (+) charged particle in the nucleus of an atom

4. Electron
A small, negatively (-) charged particle that orbits (moves around) the nucleus of an atom

5. Neutron
A small particle in the nucleus of an atom, with NO electrical charge (neutral)

6. element
A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances

7. Periodic table
A chart of the elements showing the repeating pattern of their properties

8. Ion
an atom or group of atoms that carries a positive or negative electric charge as a result of having lost or gained one or more electrons

9. compound
by chemical bonds; bonds are so strong that it behaves like a single substance
have their own properties that are unique from the elements they are made of
type of molecule with more than one element

10. Molecule
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance.
(For instance, a water molecule is the smallest unit that is still water)

11. mixture
combination of two or more pure substances in which each pure substance retains its individual chemical properties (Any substance that has a uniform and unchanging composition is considered to be pure.)
can be composed of solids, liquids, or gases

12. ouT
Using your vocab, illustrate a model of an atom, including all its particles.