Atomic Structure Quiz

What subatomic particles would you find in the nucleus of an atom?

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

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What subatomic particle is electrically neutral (no charge)?

• Proton
• Ion
• Neutron
• Electron

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Which subatomic particles contribute the most to the mass of an atom?

• Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
• Protons only
• Protons and Electrons
• Protons and Neutrons

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What subatomic particle(s) would be found orbiting the nucleus?

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

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The positive particles of an atom are 

• electrons 
• positrons 
• neutrons 
• protons 

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the central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are is its 

• nucleus 
• electron cloud
• core 
• center 

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How many protons does this atom have?

• 2.5
• 6
• 5
• 10.811

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In order for me to find the number of neutrons, I must round the atomic mass and then do what?

• atomic number-atomic mass
• atomic number x atomic mass
• atomic mass + atomic number
• atomic mass - atomic number

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Where is most of the MASS of an atom located?

• In the nucleus

• Electron cloud

• In the electron

• Evenly spread throughout the atom

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The electron has a ___.

• negative charge
• neutral charge
• positive charge
• static charge

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