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Atomic Structure & Nuclear Chemistry
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This quiz covers atomic structure and nuclear chemistry, fundamental topics in high school chemistry appropriate for grades 9-10. The questions systematically build understanding of atomic composition, starting with the identification and properties of subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons), their locations within the atom, and their respective charges. Students must demonstrate mastery of key concepts including atomic number, mass number, and the relationship between protons and electrons in neutral atoms. The quiz then advances to nuclear chemistry, requiring students to balance nuclear equations, identify types of radioactive decay (alpha, beta, and gamma), and understand how atomic numbers and mass numbers change during nuclear reactions. Students need solid foundational knowledge of atomic theory, the ability to interpret nuclear notation, and skills in mathematical problem-solving to calculate mass numbers and balance nuclear equations. Created by Allison Eason, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grades 9 and 10. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student understanding of atomic structure before progressing to more complex chemical concepts. The questions work effectively as a review activity following instruction on atomic theory and nuclear processes, or as homework to reinforce classroom learning. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before introducing chemical bonding or periodic trends. The progression from basic atomic structure to nuclear chemistry makes it ideal for end-of-unit assessment, helping identify students who need additional support with fundamental concepts. This assessment aligns with NGSS HS-PS1-1 (atomic structure and electron configuration) and supports understanding of nuclear processes that connect to HS-PS1-8 (nuclear processes and radioactive decay).
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What subatomic particles would you find in the nucleus of an atom?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which subatomic particles contribute the most to the mass of an atom?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the number of protons that the element in this image contain?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
If an atom has 12 positively charged subatomic particles, which of the following must it also have to be considered a neutral atom?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 12 pts
An atom has 10 protons, 15 neutrons and 10 electrons what is its mass number.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which letter represents a proton?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which letter represents a neutron?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
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