- Element- Substance that cannot be broken down by chemical means. Have specific amounts of proton.
- Atom- Smallest possible particle of an element. Makes up everything around you.
A=Atomic Number
P=Protons = EQUAL
E=Electrons
P=Protons = EQUAL
E=Electrons
Protons and neutrons affect mass of an element.
Diagram above has 4 amu- Atomic Mass Unit
Diagram above has 4 amu- Atomic Mass Unit
M= Mass Number
A= Atomic Number
N= Neutrons
A= Atomic Number
N= Neutrons
Protons+Neutrons= atomic mass