Exploring the Atom Quiz

What is at the center of an atom?

• Electron

• Neutron

• Proton

• Nucleus

What does the atomic number of an element represent?

• The number of protons in the nucleus

• The number of electrons around the nucleus

• The number of neutrons in the nucleus

• The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons and electrons

• Electrons and neutrons

• Protons and neutrons

• Neutrons only

What is the charge of an electron?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Variable

How many electrons can the first shell of an atom hold?

• 2

• 8

• 18

• 32

What is a covalent bond?

• A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another

• A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms

• A bond formed between a metal and a non-metal

• A bond that does not involve electrons

Which element has an atomic number of 1?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Count the positive and negative charges.

• Negative Charge

• Positive Charge

• No Charge

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What type of bond is formed when one atom gives up an electron to another atom?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which statement is true about atoms in a chemical bond?

• They always share electrons equally.

• They can either share, donate, or receive electrons.

• They only form bonds with atoms of the same element.

• They do not change their electron configuration.