Science Quiz Bee (7)

Multiple Choice

Which of the three particles has the smallest mass?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Multiple Choice

Protons have a negative electrical charge

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Electrons are found in the nucleus of the atom

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Who discovered the electron?

• Thompson

• Rutherford

• Chadwick

• Newton

Multiple Choice

A small, dense region composed of protons and neutrons at the center of an atom.

• Electron

• Isotope

• Nucleus

• Orbital

Multiple Choice

The atomic _____ tells you how many protons are there in an atom.

• size

• mass

• weight

• number

Multiple Choice

Atoms make up all _____________. 

• Matter 
• Space 
• Time 

Multiple Choice

What do electrons do in the atom? 

• They are apart of the nucleus 
• They orbit or move around the nucleus 
• They do nothing 

Multiple Choice

The smallest particles of matter are called

• neutrons

• atoms

• electrons

• protons

Multiple Choice

An atom has an atomic number of 15 and a mass number of 31. How many protons are there in the atom?

• 15

• 31

• 16

• 47

Multiple Choice

Use the picture to answer. What is the atomic mass of gold?

• 79

• 196.967

• 197

• 118

Multiple Choice

If an atom's atomic number is 2 and has a mass of 4, how many neutrons does the atom have?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 0

Multiple Choice

Choose the particle that has no charge.

• nucleus
• neutron
• proton
• electron

Multiple Choice

Describe an Electron Cloud?

• the mist outside of an atom
• home of the protons
• where electrons are located
• nucleus

Multiple Choice

Positive ions form when atoms _________ valence electrons.

• lose
• gain
• share
• gain or share

Multiple Choice

If you have 10 protons and 9 neutrons, what would the mass number be?

• 19
• 9
• 10
• 1

Multiple Choice

The __________ has the same number of Protons but different number of Neutrons.

• Ion

• Element

• Isotopes

• Atom

Multiple Choice

A helium nucleus with two protons and two neutrons is called a(n) ____.  

• alpha particle
• electroscope
• beta particle
• gamma ray

Multiple Choice

When a substance undergoes beta decay

• The atomic number increases by 1

• The atomic number decreases by 2

• The atomic number does not change

Multiple Choice

When a nucleus undergoes nuclear decay by gamma rays, the atomic number of the element....

• remains the same
•   decreases by one.
• increases by one.
• increases by two.

Multiple Choice

The way in which a mineral's surface reflects light.

• Cleavage
• Fracture
• Density
• Luster

Multiple Choice

The color of a mineral's powder form.

• Streak
• Hardness
• Magnetism
• Luster

Multiple Choice

SNICE
All mineral are N____?

• Nosy
• Nice to look at 
• Naturally occurring
• Nonsilicates

Multiple Choice

Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.

• 1
• 5
• 8
• 10

Multiple Choice

Dull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?

• luster
• color
• streak
• cleavage

Multiple Choice

What mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale and the main ingredient in baby powder?

• feldspar
• talc
• gypsum
• kaolinite

Multiple Choice

How many characteristics does an object have to have to be considered a mineral?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

When a mineral breaks smoothly and evenly.

• Luster
• Cleavage
• Hardness
• Fracture

Multiple Choice

When a mineral breaks in an uneven, rough, or jagged way

• Luster
• Cleavage
• Hardness
• Fracture

Multiple Choice

How do you test the streak of a mineral? 

• By rubbing some of the mineral onto a porcelain tile.
• Look for streaks on the mineral.
• Google it. 
• You don't. 

Multiple Choice

Which of the following must be true for a substance to be considered a mineral?

• It must be inorganic
• It must be glassy
• It must be a gem
• It only be found on Earth

Multiple Choice

The molton rock UNDER Earth's surface

• Lava

• Magma

• Core

Multiple Choice

The molton rock ON or ABOVE Earth's surface

• Lava

• Magma

• Core

Multiple Choice

What state of matter are all minerals?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

Multiple Choice

True or false: All minerals have the same streak color.

• True

• False