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Atoms and Molecules

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes an atom?

a)

Protons and electrons grouped together in a random pattern

b)

Protons and electrons grouped together in an alternating pattern

c)

A core of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons

d)

A core of electrons and neutrons surrounded by protons

2.

Which subatomic particle is farthest from the center of an atom?

a)

Electron

b)

Neutron

c)

Nucleus

d)

Proton

3.

Which of the following particles can be found in the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Protons only

b)

Electrons only

c)

Protons and electrons

d)

Protons and neutrons

4.

In the diagram, the letter "b" is pointing to which subatomic particle?

a)

Electron

b)

Proton

c)

Neutron

d)

Nucleus

5.

Which of the following particles are NOT located in the nucleus of an atom?

a)

Protons only

b)

Electrons only

c)

Protons and electrons

d)

Protons and neutrons

6.

Which statement best describes the part of the atom that is shown by the

arrow?

a)

It is an electron and it has a negative charge.

b)

It is an electron and it has a positive charge.

c)

It is an proton and it has a negative charge.

d)

It is an electron and it has a positive charge.

7.

The subatomic particles located in the electron cloud have a _______ charge

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

Positive and negative

8.

Which best describes the relationship between the subatomic particles in any neutral atom?

a)

The number of protons equals the number of electrons

b)

The number of protons equals the number of neutrons

c)

The number of neutrons equals the number of electrons

d)

The number of neutrons is greater than the number of protons

9.

Which diagram correctly illustrates the structure of an atom?

a)

Model A

b)

Model B

c)

Model C

d)

None are correct

10.

How many electrons are in an electrically neutral atom of potassium?

a)

19

b)

20

c)

39.10

d)

68.10

11.

Which subatomic particle is found in the outer most energy level surrounding the atom’s nucleus?

a)

Valence electron

b)

Neutron

c)

Proton

d)

P. E. N.

12.

Which element does the atomic model illustrate?

a)

Sodium(Na)

b)

Vanadium(V)

c)

Magnesium(Mg)

d)

Hydrogen(H)

13.

Which statement accurately describes the subatomic particles of electrons and protons?

a)

They both have a neutral charge

b)

They both have a positive charge

c)

Their charges are attracted to each other

d)

They are both located outside the nucleus

14.

If a single yttrium (Y) atom contains 39 electrons, how many protons does Y have?

a)

4

b)

19

c)

20

d)

39

15.

A sample of GOLD element will contain…

a)

Gold atoms ONLY

b)

Gold, Platinum, and Silver atoms

c)

Gold protons ONLY

d)

Gold electrons ONLY