Atom
The smallest unit of matter that has the properties of an element.
Proton
Positively charged subatomic particle in the nucleus (+1)
Neutron
Neutral subatomic particle in the nucleus (0).
Electron
Negatively charged subatomic particle outside the nucleus (-1)
Nucleus
Center of anthem has protons + neutrons
Atomic number
Number of protons in the atom identifies the atom.
Mass number
The number of protons + neutrons.
Group
Column on the periodic table has the same number of valnce electrons
Period
Row on the periodic table
Valence electrons
Electrons in the outermost energy shell. They determine reactivity.