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2057897723Atomic MassThe average mass of all the isotopes of an element0
2058092406Atomic nucleusAn atom's dense central core, containing protons and neutrons.1
2114054712Atomic numberNumber of protons in an atom2
2114055307Atomic symbolA one or two letter abbreviation for an element3
2114056063ElectronA negatively charged particle4
2114056687ElementA pure substance made of only one kind of atom5
2114057868GroupA column on the periodic table6
2114059616IsotopeAtoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons7
2114061969Mass numberthe sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atomic nucleus8
2114062947MetalElements that are good conductors of heat and electric current.9
2114064374MetalloidAre element with properties that fall between those of metals and nonmetals.10
2114065839NeutronA subatomic particle that has no charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom11
2114066631NonmetalGroup of elements that may be solids, liquids, or gases at room temp and tend to be poor conductors of heat and electricity, and NOT malleable, ductile, or lustrous12
2114068858NucleonA proton or a neutron.13
2114069324PeriodA horizontal row in the periodic table.14
2114070132Periodic tableA table that shows the elements, their atomic number, symbol, and average atomic mass; elements with similar chemical properties are grouped together.15
2114071277Periodic trendGradual change of any property in the elements across a period.16
2114072127ProtonA subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is found in the nucleus of an atom17

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