Exploring Atoms and Elements Quiz

What is the symbol for the element Oxygen?

• O

• Ox

• Oy

• Og

Which of the following is a part of an atom?

• Molecule

• Proton

• Compound

• Mixture

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Which of the following is a pure substance?

• Air

• Gold

• Saltwater

• Soil

What is the main difference between an element and a compound molecule?

• Elements are made of only one kind of atom, while compounds are made of two or more kinds of atoms.

• Elements are always gases, while compounds are always solids.

• Elements can be separated by physical means, compounds cannot.

• Compounds are found on the periodic table, elements are not.

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If you are given the element symbol "Na", which element does it represent?

• Nitrogen

• Sodium

• Neon

• Nickel

Which part of the periodic table contains the noble gases?

• The last column on the right

• The middle section

• The bottom two rows

A scientist discovers a new substance and finds it is listed on the periodic table. What can the scientist conclude about the substance?

• It is a compound.

• It is an element.

• It is a mixture.

• It is a molecule.

What is the atomic mass of Flourine?

• 9
• 18.9984

• F

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What property of an element determines its position in the periodic table?

• Atomic mass

• Atomic number

• state of matter

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What are the 3 basic parts of an atom?

• nucleus, protons, atomic mass

• protons, neutrons, electrons

• nucleus, electrons, atomic weight

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