| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | The smallest particle of an element that has the properties of the element. |
| compound | a substance made up of atoms of more than one element. |
| electron | particle in an atom that has a negative electrical charge. |
| element | a substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by heat, light, or electricity. |
| neutron | Particle in an atom that has no charge. |
| proton | particle in an atom that has a positive electrical charge. |
| saturated | combined with or containing all the solute that can be dissolved without changing the temperature. |
| concentrated | having a large amount of solute in a solution in comparison with the amount of solvent. |
| dilute | having little solute in a solution in comparison with the amount of solvent. |
