Atoms, Molecules, & Compounds - Vocabulary

This is the smallest particle of any element that still retains all of the properties of that element.

• element

• proton

• atom

Which of the following are subatomic particles?

• protons, neutrons, atoms

• protons, neutrons, electrons

• protons, neutrons, elements

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Which subatomic particle has no charge electric charge?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

What is the name for the small cluster of protons and neutrons at the center of an atom?

• center

• nucleus

• atomic middle

Which subatomic particle moves rapidly around the nucleus of an atom?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

Scientists have arranged all elements into the periodic table. Which of the following is true about the periodic table?

• Elements are arranged according to the number of protons the element has.

• Each column of the periodic table has chemically similar elements

• Both

What is made up of atoms that are held together by bonds which are formed when electrons are shared?

• nucleus

• molecule

• compound

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This is a type of matter that is made of a combination of different elements.

• compound

• element

• atom

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