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Atoms, Elements, Compounds, and Molecules

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A _________ is formed when two or more atoms of any type combine.

a)

Atom

b)

Element

c)

Molecule

d)

Compound

2.

These are all examples of ____________.

a)

Atoms

b)

Elements

c)

Molecules

d)

Compounds

3.

The best definition of a molecule is...

a)

The building block of the universe

b)

2 or more of the same type of atom bound together

c)

2 or more of any type of atom bound together

d)

2 or more different types of atoms bound together

4.

Table salt (NaCl) is a good example of a(n) __________ because it contains atoms of different types.

a)

Atom

b)

Element

c)

Molecule

d)

Compound

5.

Compounds are certain types of molecules that contain _________.

a)

Only one type of atom

b)

A certain proportion of "Atom A" to "Atom B"

c)

Too many electrons

d)

More than one type of atom

6.

Ozone (O3) is an example of a ___________ but not a __________ because it's made up of ALL oxygen atoms

a)

Molecule, compound

b)

Compound, molecule

7.

All compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

This is an image of glucose (a sugar that is a very important source of fuel for your body). Check the TWO boxes that would describe what Glucose is.

a)

Atom

b)

Element

c)

Compound

d)

Molecule

9.

When atoms are joined together, they form .

a)

molecules

b)

nuclei

c)

electrons

d)

protons

10.

Sodium is a reactive, alkali metal. A neutral sodium atom consists of 11 protons, 11 electrons and 12 neutrons. It is a soft metal and metallic silver in color. Sodium plays an important role in the functioning of the human nervous system. Which of the following images represents the atomic structure of a neutral sodium atom?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

11.

What makes an atom of one element different from the atom of another element?

a)

different numbers of protons in the nucleus

b)

different charges on the neutrons in the nucleus

c)

different numbers of electrons surrounding the nucleus

d)

different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus

12.

What part of an atom exists in orbitals surrounding the nucleus?

a)

photon

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

proton

13.

The smallest part of a compound that still has the physical and chemical properties of the compound is a(n)

a)

mixture

b)

nucleus

c)

orbital

d)

molecule

14.

Which of the following best describes what the 118 known chemical elements combine to form?

a)

all the cells of living organisms only

b)

all of the energy on Earth

c)

all of the heat and light from the Sun

d)

all the matter in the Universe

15.

A model of a carbon dioxide molecule is shown. Which of the following best describes the carbon dioxide molecule?

a)

It contains three compounds from two elements.

b)

It contains two elements from three compounds.

c)

It contains three atoms from two elements.

d)

It contains two atoms from three elements.

16.

Electrons are attracted to nuclei because electrons and ______________ have ______________ electric charges.

a)

protons, opposite

b)

protons, similar

c)

neutrons, similar

d)

neutrons, opposite

17.

The atomic number of an element is determined by its number of _______.

a)

neutrons

b)

electrons

c)

isotopes

d)

protons

18.

The image shows a container of plant fertilizer. Which of the following is a compound that is found in the fertilizer?

a)

zinc (Zn)

b)

ammonia (NH3)

c)

copper (Cu)

d)

iron (Fe)

19.

Sodium has an atomic number of 11 and an average atomic mass of 22.99 amu. Which of the following shows the correct Bohr model diagram for the element sodium (Na)?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

20.

Diamond and graphite contain only carbon atoms, yet they are very different objects with very different properties. Why are diamond and graphite different?

a)

They contain different elements.

b)

Their atoms are arranged differently.

c)

They contain different atoms.

d)

Their subatomic particles are different.

21.

Where in an atom are neutrons located?

a)

in the photons

b)

in areas of probability

c)

in the nucleus

d)

in orbitals

22.

Which particles in an atom have opposite charges and are attracted to each other?

a)

a proton and an electron

b)

two protons together

c)

a neutron and an electron

d)

a proton and a neutron

23.

Each square of the periodic table shows information about one element. The square usually shows the element's _______.

a)

atomic mass

b)

symbol

c)

atomic number

d)

all of these