Characteristics of Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neutrons, protons, and electrons?

• Charge

• Location

• Relative mass

• Color

What is one of the learning goals related to the periodic table of elements?

• To memorize the entire periodic table

• To identify and use the symbols for common elements

• To learn the chemical reactions of all elements

• To understand the biological significance of each element

What is an atom?

• The smallest particle of an element that gives the element its color

• The smallest particle of an element that can exist independently

• The smallest particle of an element that gives the element its properties

• The smallest particle of an element that can combine with other elements

What are the three subatomic particles of an atom?

• Neutrons, isotopes, and electrons

• Protons, neutrons, and isotopes

• Protons, electrons, and atoms

• Protons, electrons, and neutrons

What is the center of an atom called?

• Proton

• Electron

• Nucleus

• Neutron

What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons and electrons

• Electrons and neutrons

• Protons and neutrons

• Electrons and energy levels

What is the term used for the paths in which electrons travel around the nucleus?

• Energy level

• Electron shell

• Orbit

• All of the above

What is the electric charge of a proton?

• 0

• -

• +

• No charge

Where is a neutron located in an atom?

• In energy level

• Outside the nucleus

• In nucleus

• In electron cloud

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

• 1836

• 1837

• 1

• 0