Atomic Basics Quiz

What are atoms considered in terms of chemical elements?

• A type of molecule

• The smallest unit

• A kind of chemical bond

• A form of energy

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What makes an atom electrically neutral?

• Equal number of protons and neutrons

• Equal number of electrons and neutrons

• Equal number of protons and electrons

• More protons than electrons

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

• Electron

• Quark

• Neutron

• Proton

What is the center of an atom called?

• Electron

• Neutron

• Nucleus

• Proton

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which particle in an atom has a negative charge?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Nucleus

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the subatomic particle that is not found in the nucleus of an atom.

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Quark

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Which of the following best describes the atomic theory?

• It is a theory that describes the chemical reactions between atoms.

• It is a theory that explains the structure and behavior of atoms.

• It is a theory that defines the laws of motion for planets.

• It is a theory that explains the properties of light.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does the atomic number of an element relate to its protons?

• It is equal to the number of neutrons.

• It is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

• It is equal to the number of protons.

• It is the sum of protons and neutrons.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

an atom with atomic number 6 would have how many protons 

• 6
• 12
• 3
• cannot be determined 

​ (a)   are in the ​ (b)   and contribute to the overall mass of an atom. They are the ​ (c)   particles inside the atom. the ​ (d)   are in the ​ (e)   and DO NOT contribute to the overall mass of an atom.

• Protons and neutrons
• electrons
• nucleus
• heaviest
• cloud
• protons and electrons
• protons
• neutrons
• lightest

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