Parts of the Atom Review

___________ are the basic building blocks of matter.

• Atoms

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Electrons

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The properties of an atom are based on the ______________ and _______________________ of its parts.

• Number, type

• Number, arrangement

• Color, arrangement

• Color, type

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which 2 parts are equal to 1 amu (atomic mass unit)?

• electrons

• protons

• neutrons

What does it mean to be electrically neutral?

• Switches between +1 and -1

• Always +1

• Always -1

• Has no charge

What part of the atom is in the space surrounding the nucleus?

• electron

• proton

• neutron

Protons and neutrons are located in the middle of an atom. What is this area called?

• center

• core

• nucleus

• middle

What is a proton's charge?

• neutral

• negative

• positive

Which atom part has a negative charge?

• neutron

• proton

• electron

If a nucleus were the size of a blueberry, what would be similar to the size of the entire atom?

• car

• tractor trailer

• football stadium

• basketball court

The nucleus contains the majority of the atom's ____________.

• volume

• mass

• electrons

• space

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8