Matter, Atoms, and Periodic Table Review

Matter is composed of extremely small particles called _______________.

• DNA

• cells

• atoms

• genes

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Which of the following IS an example of matter?

• Noise from a stadium

• Light from a campfire

• Gravity

• Air in a scuba diver’s tank

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Matter makes up everything in the universe, has mass, and takes up ______________.

• light

• energy

• heat

• space

• time

The atomic number of magnesium is 12. Its nucleus must contain _______________.

• 6 protons and 6 neutrons

• 12 protons and no electrons

• 6 neutrons and 6 electrons

• 12 neutrons and no protons

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Which subatomic particle is NOT found at the center of the atom?

• electron

• proton

• nucleus

• neutron

Which statement is accurate for the two subatomic particles protons and neutrons?

• They both have a neutral charge.

• They are both located in the nucleus.

• They are both located outside the nucleus.

• They both have a positive charge.

Which of the atoms shown has an atomic number of 4?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which two diagrams include arrows that best show the location of the electrons?

• B and C

• D and A

• C and D

• A and B

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The nucleus of the atom contains the greatest concentration of mass of an atom. Which arrow is pointing at the nucleus of Nitrogen?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Using your periodic table, what is the name of the element that has the atomic number 22?

• Iron

• Aluminum

• Rutherfordium

• Titanium