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Atomic Structure

Authored by Michael Graham

2nd - 8th Grade

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Atomic Structure
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This quiz comprehensively covers atomic structure, which is a fundamental topic in middle school chemistry typically taught at the 8th grade level. The questions systematically assess students' understanding of the three primary subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons), their locations within the atom, charges, and relative masses. Students need to master the relationship between atomic number and the number of protons, understand how to calculate the number of neutrons using atomic mass and atomic number, and grasp the concept of ions as charged atoms formed by gaining or losing electrons. The quiz also evaluates students' knowledge of neutral atoms, where the number of protons equals the number of electrons, and introduces the role of electrons in chemical reactions. The questions progress from basic particle identification to more complex applications, requiring students to apply their understanding to determine ion types and interpret atomic symbols with subscripts. Created by Michael Graham, a teacher in the US who teaches grades 2 and 8. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing atomic structure concepts through formative assessment, allowing teachers to quickly gauge student comprehension of these essential chemistry fundamentals. The quiz works particularly well as a review activity before a unit test, homework assignment to reinforce classroom learning, or warm-up exercise to activate prior knowledge before introducing more advanced atomic concepts like electron configuration or chemical bonding. The variety of question formats, from basic identification to application problems, makes it suitable for differentiated instruction and helps identify specific areas where students may need additional support. This assessment aligns with NGSS MS-PS1-1, which requires students to develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures, and supports the foundational understanding necessary for more advanced chemistry concepts in high school.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These are found in the nucleus and have a positive charge. 

proton 

electron 

neutron 

moron 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

These are found in the nucleus and have a neutral charge. 

proton 
electron 
neutron 
moron 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

These are found outside the nucleus and have a negative charge. 

proton 
electron 
neutron 
moron 

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These will determine what element an atom is. 

number of neutrons
number of electrons
number of atoms 
number of protons 

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This is how you find the number of neutrons in an atom. 

Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass
Subtract the atomic mass from the atomic number 
Add the atomic mass to the atomic number 
Divide the atomic mass by the atomic number 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An atom is the smallest piece of matter. 

true
false 
kinda
sometimes 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An atom is the smallest piece of a(an) _____ you can get. 

mixture 
compound 
molecule 
element 

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