Atoms to Matter

What is a small particle that is known as the basic building block of matter?

• molecule

• compound

• element

• atom

Two oxygen atoms bond together, which vocabulary word best describes this type of matter?

• molecule

• compound

• element

• atom

H₂O is most accurately described as a ___________________.

• molecule

• compound

• element

• atom

Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, and Calcium are all examples of ______________________.

• molecules

• compounds

• atoms

• elements

Which one of the following is a compound?

• NaCl

• O2

• Hydrogen

• He2

Molecules and compounds are created when multiple atoms bond together, but how are they different?

• Compounds have to have atoms from different elements bonded together

• Molecules have to have atoms from different elements bonded together

• They are the same and there is no difference

• Molecules are building blocks of compounds

Which of these is only a molecule and not a compound?

• a

• b

• c

• d

All matter is made of 

• energy 
• atoms 
• electrons 
• compounds 

What is the picture displayed?

• compound

• element

• molecule

What allows elements to be unique?

• Their number of protons

• Their number of electrons

• Their number of neutrons

• Mrs. Cochran said they were all so special