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BASIC CHEMISTRY

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which subatomic part of an atom gives it a positive charge?

a)

Neutron

b)

Proton

c)

Electron

d)

Nucleus

2.

Negatively charged particles found outside of the nucleus of an atom are called ______.

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

3.

A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom

a)

neutron

b)

proton

c)

electron

4.

Which of the following substances contain molecules?

a)

Zinc

Zink

b)

Ethanol

Etanol

c)

Sodium chloride

Natrium klorida

d)

Magnesium oxide

Magnesium oksida

5.

The scientist who proposed that the atom consists of electrons orbiting around the nucleus is

a)

Ernest Rutherford

b)

James Chadwick

c)

J.J Thomson

d)

Neils Bohr

6.

An atom of carbon has 6 protons and 7 neutrons in its nucleus. If the atom is neutral, how many electrons does it have?

a)

0

b)

7

c)

6

d)

13

7.

An atom of iodine has 7 valence electrons. What will an atom of iodine MOST likely do to be stable?

a)

Lose 1 electron

b)

Lost 7 electrons

c)

Gain 1 electron

d)

Neither gain nor lose any valence electrons

8.

An atom of neon has 8 valence electrons. What will an atom of neon MOST likely do to be stable?

a)

Gain 1 electron

b)

Lose 2 electrons

c)

Lose 8 electrons

d)

Neither gain nor lose any valence electrons

9.

What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

a)

Covalent

b)

Ionic

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Polyatomic

10.

Which of the below is NOT a state of matter

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

gel

11.

What charge do neutrons have?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Depends on their environment

12.

What charge do electrons have?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Depends on their environment

13.

What is the valence shell of an atom?

a)

The electron shell closest to the nucleus

b)

The outermost shell of an atom

c)

The electron shell that has the most electrons in it.

d)

The electron shell that is empty.

14.
The nucleus of an atom is made up of...
a)
Protons and Neutrons
b)
Neutrons and Electrons
c)
Protons and Electrons
15.

Ionic bonds are formed by transferring electrons?

a)

True

b)

False