Protons, Electrons, Neutrons Review
Authored by David Schwartz
Chemistry
5th - 7th Grade
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This quiz focuses on atomic structure, specifically the three fundamental subatomic particles—protons, neutrons, and electrons—and their roles in determining atomic properties. The content is appropriate for grades 7-8, as it requires students to understand the basic architecture of atoms, including the location of particles within the nucleus versus the electron cloud, and to perform calculations involving atomic number, atomic mass, and particle relationships. Students need to grasp that protons determine an element's identity through the atomic number, that atomic mass reflects the combined mass of protons and neutrons, and that the charge of an atom depends on the balance between protons and electrons. The quiz also reinforces fundamental concepts about mass distribution in atoms, particle charges, and basic periodic table navigation skills including element symbols and the relationship between atomic data and particle counts. Created by David Schwartz, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grades 5 and 7. This assessment serves as an excellent tool for reviewing foundational atomic theory concepts and can be effectively implemented as a formative assessment, homework assignment, or review activity before advancing to more complex chemistry topics like chemical bonding or electron configuration. The quiz's structure makes it particularly valuable for identifying student misconceptions about particle location, mass distribution, and the mathematical relationships between atomic properties. Teachers can use this as a diagnostic tool at the beginning of a chemistry unit or as reinforcement practice after initial instruction on atomic structure. The content aligns with Next Generation Science Standards MS-PS1-1, which requires students to develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which two subatomic particles are found in the NUCLEUS of at atom?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of subatomic particles are found in the cloud?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of subatomic particles have the LEAST amount of mass?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What gives an atom mass?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are elements distinguished from one another?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The number of protons is equal to
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many neutrons does Na have?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
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