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- 2. A collective term for protons and neutrons, the particles found in an atom's nucleus.
- 7. The ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.
- 8. The arrangement and organization of atoms within a molecule or compound.
- 9. A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
- 10. The capacity to do work or produce heat, often associated with the movement of electrons.
- 14. A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.
- 15. An uncharged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
- 18. An alkali metal used in batteries and pharmaceuticals.
- 20. A transition metal element that is liquid at room temperature and used in thermometers.
- 21. Pertaining to ions or compounds formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.
- 22. The basic unit of matter consisting of a nucleus (containing protons and neutrons) surrounded by electrons.
- 24. A rare earth element used in the production of fluorescent lamps and TV screens.
- 25. A nonmetal element known for its role in organic chemistry and life on Earth.
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- 1. The tendency of an object to resist changes in motion, analogous to an electron's resistance to changing energy levels.
- 3. Having no net electrical charge, as in an atom with equal numbers of protons and electrons.
- 4. A versatile element used in various industries, including hydrogen fuel cells.
- 5. The process of an electron moving between energy levels or orbitals within an atom.
- 6. The process of an atom or molecule undergoing a change in its electronic configuration.
- 11. The ability of an atom or molecule to undergo chemical reactions with other substances.
- 12. An atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.
- 13. A subatomic particle with almost no mass and no electrical charge, often produced in nuclear reactions.
- 16. A radioactive element commonly used in nuclear power generation.
- 17. A nonmetal element known for its distinctive smell and use in various industries.
- 19. Relating to or involving protons, such as protonic conductivity in certain materials.
- 23. Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but differ in the number of neutrons.
