Neutralization
The chemical reaction of an acid and base to yield a salt and water.

Neutron
A heavy subatomic particle with zero charge; found in an atomic nucleus.

Noble gases
The column of elements from helium to radon; also called inert gases.

Nonmetals
The elements in the upper right part of the periodic table, and also hydrogen.

Nucleon
A proton or neutron found in an atomic nucleus.

Nucleus
The core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.