Atomic Structure Review

What is the definition of an element?

• Substances made up of only one type of atom
• The smallest building block that makes up all matter
• Made up of several different atoms joined together
• Made up of chemicals and compounds not chemically joined together

What is this diagram representing?

• An element
• A mixture of elements and compounds
• A compound
• A mixture of elements

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What are the subatomic particles that make up an elements's structure?

• Protons and neutrons
• Protons, neutrons and electrons
• Prions, nitrons and electrons
• Protons and electrons

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What is the charge of a neutron?

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral/no charge

What is the center of the atom called?

• Orbital
• Nucleus
• Proton
• Electron shell

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Where are the electrons found in the atom?

• Nucleus
• Electron shells
• With the protons

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The atomic number of an element tells us how many ______ the atom has in its nucleus

• Electrons
• Protons
• Neutrons

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The atomic mass tells us how many ______ the atom has in its nucleus.

• Electrons and neutrons
• Protons and neutrons
• Protons and electrons

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Carbon-12 has 6 protons and 6 neutrons. How many electrons will orbit the nucleus?

• 12
• 6
• 3
• 18

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What subatomic particle determines what the element is?

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Electrons