Atom and matter Quiz

Which particle has a positive electrical charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Which of the three particles has the smallest mass?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Protons have a negative electrical charge

• true

• false

Electrons are found in the nucleus of the atom

• true

• false

What subatomic particle(s) would be found orbiting the nucleus?

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

What two parts of an atom make up the nucleus of the atom?

• Electron and Protons

• Neutron and Protons

• Proton and Electrons

In which phase of matter do atoms vibrate in place without moving?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• None of these

Which phase of matter has no definite shape or volume?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• All of the above

Which phase of matter has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container?

• Liquid

• Solid

• Gas

• None of these

A small chunk of matter is made only from Gold atoms. This is an example of a:

• Mixture

• Compound

• Element

• Solution