ATOMS GCSE Flashcards

16315582494	atomic number	The number of protons in an atom	0
16315582495	atomic mass	The total weight of an atom (or how heavy it is)	1
16315582496	atom	A small particle that makes up most types of matter and is made up of smaller parts called protons, neutrons, and elections.	2
16315582497	nucleus	The center part of an atom that has a positive charge. It contains protons and neutrons.	3
16315582498	neutron	A particle in the nucleus of an atom that has no charge (uncharged).	4
16315582499	proton	A particle in the nucleus of an atom that has a positive charge	5
16315582500	electron	A particle with a negative charge that is found in a cloud-like formation surrounding an atom's nucleus.	6
16315582501	Periodic Table of Elements	A chart of the elements showing the repeating pattern of their properties	7
16315582502	matter	Anything that has mass and occupies space. It is a solid, liquid, or gas.	8
16315582503	element	A ____________ is a substance made from only one kind of atom	9
16315582504	mass number	= protons + neutrons	10
16315582506	compound	When two or more elements combine to create a new pure substance. Ex. NaCl = salt	11
16315582507	mixture	When two or more substances combine but don't create a new substance. Ex. chocolate milk	12