WorksheetsNWOi3 Atom Basics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the 3 particles that make-up the atom?
a)
protons, neutrons, and isotopes
b)
neutrons, isotopes, and electrons
c)
positives, negatives, and electrons
d)
protons, neutrons, and electrons
2.
What are the pieces that combine to form all the matter in the universe?
a)
gravity units
b)
grains
c)
atoms
d)
volume dots
3.
All atoms are in constant...
a)
free fall.
b)
motion.
c)
disrepair.
d)
stillness.
4.
What is the best description for the size of atoms?
a)
Baseball sized
b)
Grains of salt
c)
Incredibly large
d)
Incredibly small
5.
What form of technology is required to view atoms?
a)
An electron microscope
b)
An ocular microscope
c)
A telescope
d)
A magnifying glass
6.
If you could continually split a form of matter, the smallest piece you would get that still has the properties of that form of matter would be...
a)
a pebble.
b)
an electron.
c)
a protron.
d)
an atom.
7.
Why is a paperclip a good model for an atom?
a)
All atoms are made of wire.
b)
When you split a paperclip, it is no longer a paperclip.
c)
Paperclips are 2-3 centimeters long.
d)
You can change the shape of a paperclip into a straight line.
8.
Why are magnets fairly good models for atoms?
a)
Atoms are round, like some magnets.
b)
Magnets and atoms are both held together by invisible forces.
c)
The magnets were about the same size as atoms.
d)
Magnets usually made of metal.
9.
All atoms have...
a)
three colors.
b)
mass.
c)
a need for water.
d)
four or more sides.
10.
Which of the following would be the best model for atoms?
a)
wet sand
b)
sticks of various sizes
c)
water
d)
table tennis balls
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