Atomic Structure

What is the smallest unit of matter? It is composed of protons and neutrons, held together in the nucleus, and electrons around the nucleus in different electron orbitals, which form an electron cloud.

• cell

• nucleus

• atom

• electron

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What is a subatomic particle with a positive charge that is in the nucleus of an atom?

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• valence electron

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What is a subatomic particle without an electric charge, located in the nucleus of an atom?

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• valence electron

What is a subatomic particle with a negative charge? It is found in the electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

• neutron

• proton

• electron

• electron cloud

What is the system of electrons surrounding the nucleus of an atom?

• valence electrons

• nucleus

• electrons

• electron cloud

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What is the center of an atom containing protons and neutrons?

• nucleus

• neutron

• proton

• electron cloud

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Subatomic particles with a positive charge

• neutrons
• atomic mass
• protons
• isotopes

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Subatomic particles that are neutral in charge

• Neutrons
• Protons
• Nucleus 
• Electrons

Calculation used to find the number of neutrons in an atom

• Atomic Mass - Atomic Number
• Atomic Number - Atomic Mass
• Atomic Mass - Electrons
• none of these

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The nucleus of an atom is made of

• electrons and protons
• electrons and neutrons
• protons and neutrons
• empty space

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