Atom fundamentals

Everything is made up of little tiny things called _____

• compounds
• molecules
• atoms
• solids

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From the diagram, which particles are indicated with the arrow?

• electrons and protons
• protons and neutrons
• electrons and neutrons
• photons and nucleons

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These particles orbit around the nucleus of an atom.  What are they called?

• electrons
• protons
• neutrons
• photons

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In the center of the atom is something called _____

• the kernel
• the cell
• the nucleus
• the focal point

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What are the names of the particles in the nucleus?

• protons and neutrons
• protons and electrons
• photons and neutrons
• nucleons and protons

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Near the outside of an atom, you'd find _____

• electrons
• protons
• neutrons
• photons

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The protons and neutrons are inside of the nucleus, and contain almost all of _____

• the charge of the atom
• the volume of the atom
• the mass of the atom
• the kinetic energy of the atom

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

In terms of matter, the atom is almost entirely filled with _____

• orbiting electrons
• charged protons
• heavy neutrons
• empty space

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Where are electrons of an atom found?

• Nucleus
• Electron Cloud
• Some are in the nucleus and some in the electron cloud.
• They are moving everywhere.

Which of the following is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Electron
• Proton
• Neutron
• Quark

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