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WorksheetsBasic Atomic Structure: A Look Inside the Atom by Tyler Dewitt
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What are atoms?
Tiny particles that make up everything
Large structures found in nature
Building blocks of a cell
Elements found in the periodic table
How would you describe the size of an atom?
Atoms are incredibly large and easy to see
Atoms are so small that they are difficult to comprehend
Atoms are slightly smaller than the human body
Atoms are larger than planets
What is the nucleus of an atom made up of?
Electrons
Protons and neutrons
Positively charged particles
Negatively charged particles
Which statement about charges in atoms is true?
Protons have a positive charge, and electrons have a neutral charge.
Neutrons have a negative charge, and electrons have a positive charge.
Protons have a positive charge, and electrons have a negative charge.
Neutrons have a negative charge, and electrons have a neutral charge.
Why don't electrons fly away from the nucleus of an atom?
Electrons are attracted to the positively charged protons.
Electrons have a neutral charge, so they don't interact with protons.
Electrons are repelled by the negatively charged protons.
Electrons are too heavy to move away from the nucleus.
What is the weight of a proton or neutron?
1 atomic mass unit (amu)
0.0005 amu
0.001 amu
0.1 amu
What is a more convenient way to measure the mass of a proton or neutron?
Grams
Kilograms
Atomic mass unit (amu)
Pounds
