Intro to Atoms Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Electron
• Proton
• Neutron
• Quark

Which of the following is a neutrally charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Electron
• Proton
• Neutron
• Quark

What is the atomic number for an element with three protons?

• 2
• 1
• 3
• 6

A negatively charged particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n)...

• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron
• Quark

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Most of the mass in an atom is concentrated in the...

• electrons
• nucleus
• protons
• empty space

The central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are found is the 

• nucleus. 
• electron cloud.
• core. 
• center. 

An atom with atomic number 6 would have how many protons 

• 6
• 12
• 3
• cannot be determined 

Where are electrons of an atom found?

• Nucleus
• Electron Cloud
• Some are in the nucleus and some in the electron cloud.
• They are moving everywhere.

The atomic mass or mass number equals the number of...

• protons plus the number of electrons
• protons plus the number of neutrons
• protons
• neutrons

Which option below is the smallest?

• worm
• molecule
• cell
• atom