Atom Basics

What is the positively charged particle in an atom? 

• Neutron
• Proton
• Electron
• Atom

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What is the neutrally charged particle? 

• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron
• Atom

What is the negatively charged particle? 

• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron
• Atom

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

• An element is ONE type of atom; a compound is TWO OR MORE
• A compound is one type of atom; an element is TWO OR MORE

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What is all matter in the universe made of?

• Mixtures
• Compounds
• Atoms
• Molecules

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Which two subatomic particles are in the nucleus of an atom?

• Protons & Electrons
• Protons & Neutrons
• Electrons & Neutrons

Look at the following chemical formula: 
CH₄
How many TOTAL ATOMS are in that compound? 

• 4
• 3
• 8
• 5

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Look at the following chemical formula: 
CH₄
How many DIFFERENT ELEMENTS are in that compound? 

• 2
• 5
• 3
• 1

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Protons and electrons are attracted to each other because...

• protons have a negative charge and electrons have a positive charge
• they both have a positive charge
• they both have a negative charge
• protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge

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How many protons are in the atom shown? 

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

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