Quiz on Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter

Which of the following is a characteristic of atoms?

• Atoms are composed of multiple elements.

• Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter.

• Atoms are larger than molecules.

• Atoms cannot combine to form molecules.

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Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

• Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

• Atom

What is the main topic discussed in the learning material?

• The structure of molecules

• The periodic table

• Subatomic particles

• Chemical reactions

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What is the smallest unit of matter mentioned in the learning material?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Proton

• Neutron

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Which subatomic particle has no charge?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Photon

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Photon

What determines the properties of different elements?

• The number of protons, neutrons, and electrons

• The color of the element

• The size of the element

• The shape of the element

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What affects the atom's stability?

• A) The balance between electrons and neutrons

• B) The balance between protons and neutrons

• C) The balance between protons and electrons

• D) The balance between neutrons and positrons

What is the heavy center of an atom called?

• proton

• nucleus

• electron

• neutron

Anything with mass and takes up space is called __.

• stuff

• matter

• element

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