Chemistry of Life Check-in

Which subatomic part of an atom gives it a positive charge?

• Neutron

• Proton

• Electron

• Nucleus

Which region of an atom has a negative charge?

• The nucleus

• Both nucleus and electron cloud

• The neutrons

• The electron cloud

What is the smallest 'building block' of the elements that make up the universe?

• An atom

• An electron

• A proton

• A cell

An atom of carbon has 6 protons and 7 neutrons in its nucleus. If the atom is neutral, how many electrons does it have?

• 0

• 7

• 6

• 13

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?

• Isotope

• Atomic mass

• Atomic number

• Element

An atom of iodine has 7 valence electrons. What will an atom of iodine MOST likely do to be stable?

• Lose 1 electron

• Lost 7 electrons

• Gain 1 electron

• Neither gain nor lose any valence electrons

What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

• Covalent

• Ionic

• Hydrogen

• Polyatomic

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How are ionic and covalent bonds alike?

• They both form organic molecules.

• They both fill outer electron shells.

• They both transfer electrons from one atom to another.

• They both transfer protons from one atom to another.

How many protons are in carbon?

• 12

• 6

• 0

• 7

Identify the equation to calculate the number of neutrons for Nitrogen.

• 7-7=0

• 14.0067-7=7.0067

• 14+7=21

• 14-7=7