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Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and Compounds

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

This is the smallest unit of an element.

a)

atom

b)

molecule

c)

compound

d)

nucleus

2.

Any combination of two or more atoms that are chemically combined is called this.

a)

molecule

b)

compound

c)

element

d)

pure substance

3.

The most pure substances that can be found, made of only one type of atom

a)

elements

b)

atoms

c)

molecules

d)

compounds

4.
What is a compound?
a)
an atom with more electrons than protons
b)
a substance in which the atoms of two or more elements are combined together
c)
an atom with more neutrons than protons
d)
a substance in which the atoms of three or more elements are combined together
5.
Atoms combine to form _______. 
a)
electrons
b)
molecules
c)
nuclei
d)
neutrons
6.

Which of the diagrams pictures shows an ELEMENT?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

e)

None of the above

7.

Look at the image. It can be described as

a)

an element and a molecule

b)

an element and an atom

c)

a compound and a molecule

8.

Look at the image. It can be described as

a)

an element made of molecules

b)

an element made of atoms

c)

a compound and a molecule

9.

Take a look at the image. Which of the following molecules are ALSO classified as compounds? Select ALL that apply!

a)

nitrogen oxide

b)

water

c)

nitrogen dioxide

d)

chlorine

10.

A pure substance made up of one type of atom only

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

molecule

d)

compound

11.

The smallest unit of matter; the smallest particle of an element that can exist

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

molecule

d)

compound

12.

Two or more atoms bonded together

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

molecule

d)

compound

13.

Two or more atoms OF DIFFERENT ELEMENTS bonded together

a)

atom

b)

element

c)

molecule

d)

compound

14.

True or False: All COMPOUNDS are MOLECULES

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: All MOLECULES are COMPOUNDS

a)

True

b)

False