Atomic Structure Quiz

Subatomic particles with a negative charge

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Quarks

Most of the mass in an atom is made up of _____________________?

• protons and electrons
• protons and neutrons
• neutrons and electrons
• electrons and quarks

Which subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

Which subatomic particle has a positive (+) charge?

• Neutron
• Proton
• Electron

Which subatomic particle has a negative (-) charge?

• Proton
• Electron
• Neutron

Which subatomic particle has a neutral or no charge?

• Proton
• Electron
• Neutron

Where is the nucleus located in an atom?

• Near the electron shells/levels
• Near the center of an atom

Which two subatomic particles make up the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons and Electrons
• Neutrons and Electrons
• Electrons and Protons
• Protons and Neutrons

Outside the nucleus of an atom are these

• protons

• neutrons

• quarks

• electrons

Most of the volume an atom is made of this

• the nucleus

• protons

• electrons

• empty space