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Parts of an Atom

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which two particles are in the nucleus?

a)

Proton

b)

Isotope

c)

Electron

d)

Neutron

2.

Two isotopes of the same element have the same number of ...

a)

Protons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Electrons

d)

Atoms

3.

Two isotopes of the same element have a different number of ...

a)

Electrons

b)

Protons

c)

Neutrons

d)

Ions

4.

Which particle is NOT found in the nucleus.

a)

Electron

b)

Proton

c)

Neutron

5.

The atomic number is the number of....

a)

Protons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Protons and neutrons

d)

Atoms

6.

The mass number is the number of...

a)

Electrons and protons

b)

Protons, electrons and neutrons

c)

Atoms

d)

Neutrons and protons

7.

Which of these is not a safe way to handle a radioactive source?

a)

Use nitrile gloves and tongs

b)

Wear protective clothing

c)

Point the source directly at another person

d)

Keep the source in a lead lined box

8.

What metal stops almost all radiation?

a)

Lead

b)

Tin

c)

Iron

d)

Steel

9.

Which part of the atom does nuclear radiation come from?

a)

The nucleus

b)

The electron shells

10.

How many protons in an atom of Helium?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

1