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UNIT 1 Review (Virtual, Fall 2020)

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the 3 subatomic particles that make-up the atom?

a)

protons, neutrons, and isotopes

b)

neutrons, isotopes, and electrons

c)

protons, neutrons, and electrons

2.

The center or middle of an atom is known as the

a)

nucleus

b)

electron cloud

c)

neutron cloud

d)

mass circle

3.

Neutrons have a ___________ charge.

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral (zero)

4.
What subatomic particles would you find in the nucleus of an atom?
a)
Protons only
b)
Protons and Neutrons
c)
Neutrons and Electrons
d)
Protons and Electrons 
5.
Where is most of the mass in an atom located?
a)
in the nucleus
b)
in the protons
c)
in the neutrons
d)
in the electrons
6.

This force holds the nucleus together and is stronger than the repulsion of protons.

a)

Gravity

b)

Strong nuclear force

c)

The electromagnetic force

d)

The weak force

7.

How many valence electrons does magnesium (Mg) have?

a)

2

b)

12

c)

24

d)

24.305

8.

What does He represent in the box?

a)

Atomic number

b)

Atomic mass

c)

Element Symbol

9.

What does the number 3 represent in the box?

a)

Atomic Number

b)

Atomic Mass

10.

Which number tells you how many protons an element has?

a)

Atomic Number

b)

Atomic Mass

c)

Isotope Number

11.

What do we call the vertical columns on the periodic table?

a)

Periods

b)

Groups

c)

Elements

12.

Beryllium has an atomic mass of about 9. How many neutrons does Be have?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

9

13.

Which element is a nonmetal?

a)

Ne

b)

Li

c)

Be

d)

K

14.

How many valence electrons does oxygen (O) have?

a)

2

b)

6

c)

8

d)

16

15.

Elements are formed through nuclear fusion and star death

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

a)

Red

b)

Yellow

c)

Blue/violet

d)

Green

17.

Which of the following is NOT evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory?

a)

Redshift of light

b)

Cosmic microwave background radiation

c)

Hydrogen & helium being the most common elements

d)

Oxygen being the most common element

18.

Which elements are present in the unknown?

a)

Sodium only

b)

Calcium and iron

c)

Magnesium only

d)

Sodium and iron