Atomic Structure Quiz

What are the positively charged particles in an atom called?

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Nucleus

Where are the neutrons located in an atom?

• Orbiting the nucleus

• Inside the nucleus

• Outside the atom

• Alongside the electrons

What part of the atom is labeled as "Nucleus" in the diagram?

• The orbiting paths of electrons

• The collection of protons and neutrons

• The outermost layer of the atom

• The space surrounding the atom

Which particles in the atom have a negative charge?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Nucleus

How many different building blocks called elements are there that substances are made from?

• Over 1000

• Exactly 100

• About 118

• Less than 50

Which of the following is an example of a reactive metal?

• Gold

• Chlorine

• Sodium

• Oxygen

What is an example of an unreactive metal?

• Sodium

• Chlorine

• Gold

• Carbon

Which of the following is a poisonous gas?

• Gold

• Sodium

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

What does the word "properties" mean in science?

• The color of a substance

• The reactions a substance can participate in

• What the substance is like

• The weight of a substance

Why would it be useful to be able to predict the properties of elements?

• To avoid learning them by heart

• To create new elements

• To change the properties of elements

• To perform magic tricks