Atom Basics

What is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of MATTER?

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Geology
• Physics

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Anything that takes up space and has mass is known as _______________.

• Matter
• Molecules
• Compounds
• Stuff

What are the building blocks of MATTER?

• Atoms
• Cells
• Protons
• Neutrons

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

What are the positively charged particles in an atom?

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Electrons

Electrons have what charge?

• Negative
• Positive
• Neutral
   (No Charge)

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Neutrons have what charge?

• Negative
• Positive
• Neutral
   (No Charge)

The nucleus of an atom is made up of...

• Protons and Neutrons
• Neutrons and Electrons
• Protons and Electrons

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

A(n) ____________________ is a pure substance made of a single type of atom and cannot be broken down.

• Element
• Compound
• Molecule
• Mixture

What does the ATOMIC MASS tell us about an atom?

• Protons + Neutrons
• Protons + Electrons
• Neutrons + Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Quarks