Chapter 3: Questions

Front

If two or more of these elements are mixed together, a(n) _____ is created.

Back

Compound

Front

The smallest unit of matter is called a(n) _____.

Back

Atom

Front

True or False? The three basic components of an atom are electrons, protons, and molecules.

Back

False

Front

Elements are arranged in the periodic table of elements according to which of the following?
- Electrical Charge
- Atomic Weight
- Atomic Number
- All of the above

Back

Atomic Number

Front

An atom becomes ionized when it _____.

Back

Loses an electron, Gains an extra electron, is out of balance electrically

Front

The word static means _____?

Back

At rest

Front

According to the law of charges, opposite charges _____ each other

Back

Attract

Front

True or False? A coulomb is a unit used to measure static charges.

Back

False

Front

True or False? An electrostatic field can exhibit a positive or negative charge.

Back

True

Front

True or False? An electrostatic field is strongest very close to the charged body.

Back

True