Subatomic Particles Quiz

What is the charge of a proton?

• Neutral

• Positive

• Negative

• Variable

Which subatomic particle is found in the nucleus of an atom along with protons?

• Electron

• Neutrino

• Neutron

• Positron

What is the relative mass of an electron compared to a proton?

• The same

• Half

• Negligible

• Twice

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Positron

How many protons are there in the nucleus of a carbon atom?

• 6

• 12

• 8

• 4

What determines the chemical element of an atom?

• Number of electrons

• Number of neutrons

• Number of protons

• Number of positrons

Which subatomic particle is involved in chemical reactions?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Both A and C

What is the charge of a neutron?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Variable

Electrons move around the nucleus in regions called:

• Cores

• Shells

• Nucleoli

• Chambers

The mass of a neutron is approximately equal to:

• The mass of an electron

• Half the mass of a proton

• The mass of a proton

• Twice the mass of a proton