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Atoms - Grade 7
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Allyson Thompson
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This quiz focuses on atomic structure, a fundamental topic in middle school physical science that introduces students to the basic building blocks of matter. The questions assess seventh-grade level understanding of atomic components including subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, and electrons), their charges and locations, electron shell configuration, and key atomic properties like atomic number and mass. Students need to understand that atoms consist of a positively charged nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by negatively charged electrons in shells or orbitals. They must grasp the relationship between atomic number and proton count, how atomic mass relates to protons and neutrons, and electron arrangement patterns including the 2-8-18 filling rule for the first three electron shells. The quiz also requires knowledge of valence electrons, electron dot notation, and basic nuclear charge concepts, all essential foundations for future chemistry learning. Created by Allyson Thompson, a Science teacher in the US who teaches grade 7. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for reinforcing fundamental atomic theory concepts through targeted practice questions that build from basic vocabulary to applied problem-solving. Teachers can effectively use this assessment as a formative evaluation after introducing atomic structure lessons, as homework to solidify understanding, or as a warm-up review before advancing to more complex topics like chemical bonding or periodic trends. The quiz format makes it ideal for individual practice or small group discussions where students can work through electron configuration problems and atomic calculations together. This assessment directly supports NGSS standard 5-PS1-1 regarding the particulate nature of matter and builds foundational knowledge for MS-PS1-1, which addresses atomic-scale structure and properties of materials.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The center of the atom is called the _________.
nucleus
proton
neutron
electron
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A positively charged subatomic particle is a/an _________.
proton
neutron
electron
valence electron
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A negatively charged subatomic particle is called a/ an _____________.
proton
neutron
electron
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A subatomic particle that has NO charge is a/an _____________.
proton
neutron
electron
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Electrons in the outer shell are called _____________
outside
distant
valence
mass
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are not names for the areas that electrons are found in?
Cloud
Shell
Orbital
Space
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Electrons can fill the first 3 clouds with the following numbers of electrons....
2, 10, 8
2, 8, 18
8, 2, 18
10, 2, 8
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-1
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