Glossary of Chemistry Terms - N

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  • neutron - a neutral unit or subatomic particle that has no net charge
  • neutrino - a particle that can travel at speeds close to the speed of light and are created as a result of radioactive decay
  • nucleus - the centre of an atom made up of neutrons and protons, with a net positive charge
  • noble gases - group 18 elements, those whose outer electron shell is filled
  • non-metal - an element which is not metallic
  • nuclear - of or pertaining to the atomic nucleus
  • nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy - technique that exploits the magnetic properties of certain nuclei, useful for identifying unknown compounds
  • number density – a measure of concentration of countable objects (atoms, molecules, etc.) in space; number per volume

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