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23 Cards in this Set
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matter |
the substance of which physical object is composed |
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atom |
the smallest particle of an element that can exist either alone or in combination |
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particle |
any of the basic units of matter and energy |
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neutral |
not electrically charged |
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molecule |
the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties of the substance and is composed of one or more atoms |
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flick |
a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
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bombard |
the subject to the impact of rapidly moving particles (such as electrons) |
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Concentric |
having a common center |
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Orbit |
a circular path |
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emit |
to throw or give off or out |
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fission |
the splitting of an atomic nucleus resulting in the release of large amounts of energy |
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Substance |
physical matter or material |
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atomic number |
number of protons in the nucleus of an atom |
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electronic configuration |
distribution of electrons of an atom /molecule |
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radioactive |
spontaneous emission of radiation in the form of particles |
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nucleons |
a proton or neutron especially in the atomic nucleus |
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negligible |
so small or unimportant to pay attention |
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depict |
to present by picture |
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flexible |
capable of being bend |
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proton |
one of the three particles of atom present in nucleus and have positive charge |
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neutron |
an uncharged elementary particle |
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fundamental |
serving as an original source |
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turbine |
a rotatory engine activated by current or fluid |