Matter Quiz

I am the smallest whole particle of matter. 

• atom
• compound
• molecule
• mixture

Which 2 kinds of particles make up the nucleus of an atom?

• electrons and neutrons
• electrons and nuclei
• protons and neutrons
• protons and kryptons

Which particle carries a negative charge?

• protons
• neutrons
• electrons

What kind of charge do protons have?

• positive
• negative
• neutral

Neutrons have a ________ charge.

• positive
• negative
• neutral

________________ is anything that has mass and takes up space.

• volume
• matter
• mass
• weight

When does a physical change occur?

• When the size, shape or state of matter changes

• When a new material is created

• When a substance reacts with another substance

• When elements combine to form a molecule

Which of the following is an example of physical change?

• an ice cream melts due to heat
• food digestion in stomach
• rusting of iron due to water exposure
• dynamite ignition

Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?

• melting
• bending a paper clip
• rusting
• boiling water

Scientists use a _____________ as an abbreviation for an element name.

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Chemical Symbol