Atoms Discussion Notes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes matter?

• Anything with mass and taking up space

• Anything that is visible to the eye

• Anything that can be touched

• Anything that is a liquid

Open Ended

Why do you think atoms are often called the "building blocks" of matter?

Multiple Choice

What are the three main types of subatomic particles and their charges?

• Protons - positive, Neutrons - neutral, Electrons - negative

• Protons - negative, Neutrons - positive, Electrons - neutral

• Protons - neutral, Neutrons - negative, Electrons - positive

• Protons - negative, Neutrons - neutral, Electrons - positive

Labeling

Label this atom's particles.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Neutrons

Nucleus

Electrons

Protons

Multiple Choice

How are subatomic particles arranged within an atom?

• Protons and neutrons are in the nucleus, electrons are in orbits

• Electrons and neutrons are in the nucleus, protons are in orbits

• Protons and electrons are in the nucleus, neutrons are in orbits

• All particles are randomly distributed

Open Ended

Where is almost all the mass of an atom located? How would you calculate the atomic mass?

Fill in the Blanks

Electrons are most likely to be found in areas called

or energy levels.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about valence electrons is/are correct?

• Valence electrons are found in the outermost shell of an atom

• Valence electrons determine the reactivity of an atom

• Valence electrons are always paired

• Valence electrons are the only electrons present in the atom

Open Ended

How can you identify the type of element (atom) using information from the periodic table?

Open Ended

Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about atoms and their role as the building blocks of matter?

Open Ended

How would you explain the relationship between atoms and matter in your own words?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of a valence electron in an atom?

• It determines the chemical properties and reactivity of the atom.

• It gives the atom its mass.

• It identifies the element on the periodic table.

• It is responsible for the atom's color.