Bill Nye Atoms

What are the fundamental building blocks of all matter?

• Molecules

• Cells

• Atoms

• Organisms

What does the Greek word "atomos," from which "atom" is derived, mean?

• Invisible

• Uncuttable

• Smallest particle

• Building block

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

• Electrons and protons

• Protons and neutrons

• Electrons and neutrons

• Only protons

How many atoms can fit on the head of a pin?

• A few hundred

• Thousands

• Millions

• Billions

What is the chemical composition of water?

• One part hydrogen, one part oxygen

• Two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen

• One part hydrogen, two parts oxygen

• Two parts hydrogen, two parts oxygen

What fundamental property determines the identity of an atom and its position on the periodic table?

• The number of neutrons in its nucleus

• Its atomic mass

• The number of protons in its nucleus

• The number of electrons orbiting its nucleus

Which element is essential for life and forms the basis of organic chemistry?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon