| Term | Definition |
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atom |
the basic unit of matter |
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nucleus |
strong forces bind protons and neutrons together |
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element |
pure substances that consists entirely of one type of atom |
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isotopes |
atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons |
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compound |
substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions |
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ionic bond |
formed when one or more electrons are transfered from one atom to another |
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covalent bond |
forms when electrons are shared between atoms |
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chemical reaction |
process that changes, or transforms, one set of chemicals into another |
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products |
the elements or compounds produced by a chemical reaction |
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reactants |
the elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction |