Ch.2 Atomic Vocab

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what particle do we change if we want to make a new element?

process that occurs when an unstable atomic nucleus changes into another more stable nucleus by emitting radiation

What is the overall charge of an element?

charged atom formed by gaining OR losing electrons

number of protons in an element, the whole number on the periodic table

Smallest particle of matter

positive charged particle, found in nucleus

neutral charged particle, found in the nucleus