The Chemistry of Life

The building blocks of all matter and cannot be decomposed into simpler forms.

• Protons

• Element

• Compound

• Neutron

How many neutrons are in an atom of Aluminum (Al)?

• 13

• 26

• 27

• 14

Two or more elements chemically combined in specific proportions.

• Compound

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

• Element

How many electrons are in an atom of Magnesium (Mg)?

• 12

• 13

• 24

• 36

How many protons are in an atom of Neon (Ne)?

• 10

• 11

• 20

• 30

Subatomic particle found outside of the nucleus of an atom that holds a negative charge.

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Element

Subatomic particle found inside the nucleus of an atom that holds a positive charge

• Element

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

Subatomic particle found inside the nucleus that holds a neutral charge.

• Element

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron