Periodic Table Quiz

The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• valence electrons
• number of isotopes

The atoms we study in 6th grade are neutral, which means they have the same number of

• protons and electrons
• protons and neutrons
• electrons and neutrons

What does the 6 represent?

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• element name
• chemical symbol 

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What does 12.011 represent?

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• element name
• chemical symbol 

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What does the C represent?

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• element name
• chemical symbol 

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These are found on the Periodic Table.

• Compounds
• Elements
• Mixtures

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Which two particles make up the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons and Electrons
• Protons and Neutrons
• Molecules and Compounds
• Neutrons and Electrons

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What is the role of an electron in an atom?

• Electrons live inside the nucleus and carry a neutral charge.
• Electrons circle the nucleus and have a positive charge.
• Electrons circle the nucleus and have a negative charge.
• Electrons live inside the nucleus and have a negative charge.

The positive particles of an atom are 

• electrons 
• positrons 
• neutrons 
• protons 

The central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are is its

• nucleus

• electron cloud

• core

• center

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