Gr6 Atoms/Elements

Most of the atoms VOLUME is:

• in the electron cloud

• in the nucleus

• in the protons

• in the neutrons

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The nucleus of the atom contains the:

• protons only

• neutrons only

• electrons and protons

• protons and neutrons

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The small, center core of the atom is called the:

• proton

• electron

• neutron

• nucleus

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The smallest particle from which all matter (including the elements) is made up of is called the:

• element

• atom

• nucleus

• molecule

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The ___________ are moving quickly around the nucleus.

• protons

• electrons

• neutrons

• atoms

The symbol (Au) and (C) are both elements. How can you tell they are elements JUST by looking at their symbols?

• Both symbols have a lower case letter.

• Both symbols have one capital letter.

• Both symbols start with a capital letter.

The smallest particle of matter that an element can be broken down into and still have the characteristics of the original element is called:

• a compound

• a molecule

• a proton

• an atom

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Two different elements will have the same kind of atoms.

• True

• False

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99% of an atoms MASS is:

• in the space where you find the electrons

• made up of only the neutrons

• in the nucleus (where the protons and neutrons are located)

• in the electrons

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All atoms of silver are alike.

• True

• False

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